West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering for Stratfield Saye
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Stratfield Saye? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
Planning an event in Stratfield Saye?
BBQ catering in Stratfield Saye, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Stratfield Saye and we will check it works. We are frequently asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and work barbecues, with coleslaw, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
Near Stratfield Saye, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Stratfield Saye (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Alongside
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecue venues around Stratfield Saye
Stratfield Saye is about 5 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Planning a catered barbecue in Stratfield Saye? We can help. Stratfield Saye is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Stratfield Saye to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 1.6 miles north-west.
For events in RG7, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Green Lane, Fair Oak Lane and New Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in West End Green (1 mile west), Fair Cross (1 mile north-east), Spanish Green (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west) and Bramley Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (13 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (3.3 miles west) and Beaumys Castle (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Stratfield Saye includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. Autumn and winter barbecues in Stratfield Saye 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 check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Why choose BBQ catering in Stratfield Saye?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Stratfield Saye. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (1.1 miles east) and The Vyne (4.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Stratfield Saye
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Stratfield Saye
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Stratfield Saye
Is Stratfield Saye 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.
Is Stratfield Saye close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Why choose BBQ catering in Stratfield Saye?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away