West Berkshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Woodlands St Mary, West Berkshire
Hosting a barbecue in Woodlands St Mary without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
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BBQ catering for Woodlands St Mary
Planning a barbecue in Woodlands St Mary
Woodlands St Mary is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Woodlands St Mary book us for events of all sizes. Woodlands St Mary is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Woodlands St Mary is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in RG17 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Ermin Street and Stony Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Woodlands St Mary we cover include Lambourn Woodlands (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (3 miles south), Upper Eddington (3 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Lambourn (3 miles north), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
The countryside around Woodlands St Mary includes Watts Bank.
BBQ catering in Woodlands St Mary, served hot
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. Typical bookings include informal weddings and charity fundraisers, serving pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
Country barbecues near Woodlands St Mary are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Woodlands St Mary (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken and ribs
- Extras
- Pulled pork, brisket, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Woodlands St Mary: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Woodlands St Mary?
Hungerford station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Woodlands St Mary too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Woodlands St Mary. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Where the barbecue can go in Woodlands St Mary
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
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.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Add a hog roast alongside
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Who books BBQ catering in Woodlands St Mary?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
People around Woodlands St Mary book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Hungerford station, about 3.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Evening barbecues in Woodlands St Mary need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Include children in your numbers
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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