West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering in Penwood
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Penwood. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Penwood?
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
How our BBQ catering works in Penwood
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is fundraising days and team days and staff summer parties, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Penwood are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Penwood (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
What else we do in Penwood
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, often with coleslaw.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Penwood
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Penwood, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Historic houses near Penwood include Highclere Castle (1.7 miles south) and Stargroves (2 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Travel to Penwood
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Barbecues in Penwood: gardens, clubs and local tips
Penwood is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Penwood? We can help. We cater 155 places across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Penwood to Reading (18 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Michael Archangel, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If guests are travelling by rail, Newbury station is about 3.7 miles away.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Penwood Heights, Woodlands and Foxs Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Penwood we cover include Woolton Hill (1 mile north-west), Highclere (1 mile south-west), Wash Water (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile north) and Burghclere (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Calcot (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Newbury Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Clere School (1.9 miles east)
FAQs for Penwood
Is Penwood too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Penwood from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How the day works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. At midsummer, it is light in Penwood until about 9:25pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away