West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering for Upper Bucklebury
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Upper Bucklebury. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Summer staff days
- Retirement do’s
- Big birthday parties
Book a BBQ in Upper Bucklebury
BBQ catering in Upper Bucklebury, served hot
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and club open days, serving BBQ ribs, sausages and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Upper Bucklebury makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Upper Bucklebury (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Common questions in Upper Bucklebury
How far is Upper Bucklebury from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Bucklebury?
Thatcham station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How much choice do we need?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
For event organisers in Upper Bucklebury
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Events we cater in Upper Bucklebury
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Hosts in Upper Bucklebury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Summer staff days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Retirement do’s
For a fundraiser at a school like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Bucklebury
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Travel to Upper Bucklebury
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Upper Bucklebury
Upper Bucklebury is about 2 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Upper Bucklebury and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 155 places across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. After a christening at a church such as All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Upper Bucklebury. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the barbecue to you. Streets in the area include Little Lane, Roundfield and Broad Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Upper Bucklebury, we also cover Midgham (1 mile south-east), Thatcham (2 miles south-west), Cold Ash (2 miles west), Ashmore Green (2 miles west) and Wellhouse (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (11 miles east) and Calcot (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local schools include Kennet School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Cottage Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in Upper Bucklebury, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
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.
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More for events in Upper Bucklebury
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away