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BBQ Catering for West Reading
BBQ catering in West Reading for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Garden parties
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
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About our BBQ catering in West Reading
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. On the menu are chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork, and typical bookings are for community fun days and street parties.
Around West Reading, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
For event organisers in West Reading
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Barbecues in West Reading: gardens, clubs and local tips
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. Planning a catered barbecue in West Reading? We cover the whole area. We cover 34 places across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you had Round Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
For events in RG30, RG1 and RG31, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A4, West Reading is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. For events just outside West Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, West Reading has lots of places with room for a barbecue.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Reading include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
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West Reading questions
Can you do a barbecue in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to West Reading?
Reading West station, in West Reading itself.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why West Reading hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Occasions we serve in West Reading
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in West Reading book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Club open days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Battle School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the barbecue can go in West Reading
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A clear way in from where we park
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. For an evening barbecue in West Reading, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards