Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering for Reading
A catered barbecue for events around Reading: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Leaving parties
- Evening wedding food
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Reading?
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
BBQ catering in Reading, cooked on site
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. For leaving and retirement parties and charity fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, beef burgers and BBQ ribs.
Reading is a large place with every kind of setting for a barbecue, from business parks and sports clubs to gardens and function venues. Wherever it is, the grill needs level ground, cover and clearance. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Perfect for your event in Reading
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Reading. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Reading West station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Reading
Other occasions in Reading
Reading: your questions answered
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Reading from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
For event organisers in Reading
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. A summer barbecue in Reading stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:10pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Reading hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A clear quote with everything listed
Planning a barbecue in Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Events in Reading are part of our patch. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church such as All Nations Christian Centre, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Coley Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. You’ll find Reading on the A4 and A33, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Reading has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Former Kennet Arms (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Reading
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards