West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering in Shaw
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Shaw? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
A barbecue near Shaw
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
BBQ catering in Shaw, served hot
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a photo of the space and we will confirm it. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and summer staff days, with beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
Barbecues around Shaw are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Location
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in Shaw get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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 leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
For event organisers in Shaw
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Shaw: your questions answered
How far is Shaw from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Could you cook in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Shaw. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Towns and villages near Shaw
More for events in Shaw
What affects the price in Shaw
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Shaw
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater events of every size in Shaw. We bring barbecues to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Churches such as Parish Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
We bring barbecues to events all over the RG14 and RG18 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Main roads around Shaw include the A4, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Within reach you’ll find Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Events we cater in Shaw
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
If you had Victoria Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards