Wokingham · England
BBQ Catering for The Holt
Want a barbecue in The Holt without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
Book a BBQ in The Holt
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
About our BBQ catering in The Holt
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in The Holt: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re often asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and retirement do’s, serving BBQ ribs, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Near The Holt, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Nearby places to The Holt
Other occasions in The Holt
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in The Holt is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get 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.
Planning help
Why choose BBQ catering in The Holt?
No host spending the day cooking
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in The Holt and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why The Holt hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planning a barbecue in The Holt
The Holt is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cater events of every size in The Holt. The Holt is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Holt to Reading (7 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 1.7 miles west of the centre. Historic houses near The Holt include Harleyford Manor (3.9 miles north) and Greenlands (4.8 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Events anywhere in RG10 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Local streets include Blakes Lane and Bath Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Kiln Green (1 mile east), Hare Hatch (1 mile south-west), Ruscombe (2 miles south-west), Waltham St Lawrence (2 miles south-east) and Twyford (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (6 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles north-west) and St Mark's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near The Holt include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near The Holt include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Common questions in The Holt
What’s the nearest station to The Holt?
Wargrave station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Is The Holt close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards