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BBQ Catering for Tilehurst Within
BBQ catering for events in Tilehurst Within: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Retirement do’s
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering in Tilehurst Within
BBQ catering in Tilehurst Within, cooked on site
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. We’re often asked to cater big birthday parties and charity fundraisers, serving chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and sausages.
Barbecues around Tilehurst Within are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Planning a barbecue in Tilehurst Within
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We are happy to travel to Tilehurst Within for events and the places nearby. Tilehurst Within is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Michael, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Anywhere in RG30 and RG31, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Tilehurst Within has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Tilehurst Within
Other occasions in Tilehurst Within
Perfect for your event in Tilehurst Within
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Tilehurst Within book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Retirement do’s
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Moorlands Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. In Tilehurst Within, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Tilehurst Within
Which station is closest to Tilehurst Within?
Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Is Tilehurst Within close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Tilehurst Within hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Six meats to choose from
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Add a hog roast alongside
For event organisers in Tilehurst Within
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away