Wokingham · England
Barbecue Catering in Ruscombe, Wokingham
Planning a barbecue in Ruscombe and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Ruscombe
Planning a barbecue in Ruscombe
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Hosts in Ruscombe book us for events of all sizes. Ruscombe is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 0.5 miles south-west. If you had Loddon Nature Reserve in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
For events in RG10, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. You will find Ruscombe on the A3032, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Ruscombe, we also cover Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Ruscombe includes Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-west)
BBQ catering for your event in Ruscombe
For bigger events in Ruscombe, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. Popular choices include beef brisket, halloumi skewers and sausages, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Near Ruscombe, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Ruscombe
Other occasions in Ruscombe
Common questions in Ruscombe
What’s the nearest station to Ruscombe?
Twyford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Ruscombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ruscombe. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. In Ruscombe, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books BBQ catering in Ruscombe?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
People around Ruscombe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Club open days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away