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Barbecue Catering in Whitley Wood, Reading
Hosting a barbecue in Whitley Wood without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Community fun days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer staff days
Book a BBQ in Whitley Wood
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
About our BBQ catering in Whitley Wood
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. Popular choices include beef burgers, coleslaw and pulled pork, and typical bookings are for fundraising days and community fun days.
Around Whitley Wood, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. In Whitley Wood, 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 date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
FAQs for Whitley Wood
What’s the nearest station to Whitley Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Pearman's Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you come to Whitley Wood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Whitley Wood and Reading. Send us the address for a quote.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A catered BBQ in Whitley Wood: what to know
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. We’re happy to travel to Whitley Wood for events. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Thinking of a barbecue in Pearman's Copse? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. After a christening at a church such as St Paul's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cover events in every part of RG2, RG7 and RG6 and the streets around it. Local streets include Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Whitley Wood sits on or near the M4, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Whitley Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Also near Whitley Wood
Other occasions in Whitley Wood
Who books BBQ catering in Whitley Wood?
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Whitley Wood. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Charity fundraisers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
PTAs at schools such as Geoffrey Field Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away