Wokingham · England
Barbecue Catering in Wargrave, Wokingham
Hosting a barbecue in Wargrave without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
- Street parties
A barbecue near Wargrave
A catered BBQ in Wargrave: what to know
Wargrave is about 4 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cater events of every size in Wargrave. Wargrave is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Wargrave to Reading (6 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Wargrave station is about 0.7 miles away. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cover events in every part of the RG10 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Langhams Way and Victoria Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Bowsey Hill (1 mile north-east), Lower Shiplake (1 mile north-west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north), Knowl Hill (2 miles east) and Warren Row (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 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 St Mark's Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wargrave include Hurley Chalk Pit and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and The Piggott School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
BBQ catering in Wargrave, served hot
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. We are often asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and street parties, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and sausages.
Barbecues around Wargrave are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Towns and villages near Wargrave
Other occasions in Wargrave
Occasions we serve in Wargrave
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
People around Wargrave book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Among the historic houses close to Wargrave are Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles north-east) and Greenlands (4.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Wargrave questions
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Wargrave from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Use our quote form.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Wargrave hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. Evening barbecues in Wargrave need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away