West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering for Thatcham
BBQ catering in Thatcham: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Informal weddings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Thatcham
About our BBQ catering in Thatcham
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Whether it’s back-garden get-togethers and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, chicken skewers and pulled pork for your guests.
Garden barbecues are a classic in Thatcham, with a club, hall or pub garden as a good alternative. All we need is a level spot with clearance. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Thatcham, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Thatcham
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Nearby places to Thatcham
Other occasions in Thatcham
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
FAQs for Thatcham
How far is Thatcham from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Thatcham?
Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Thatcham barbecues: local tips
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. We’re happy to travel to Thatcham for events. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Thatcham are Shaw House (2.7 miles west) and Benham Park (4.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like United Reformed Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Wherever your event is in RG19 and RG18, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Thatcham is on the A4, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring barbecues to events in Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Thatcham include Kennet School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Old Chequers Public House (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Thatcham?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Thatcham. For example:
- Club open days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
PTAs at schools such as Spurcroft Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away