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BBQ Catering for Woodley
BBQ catering in Woodley for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering for Woodley
BBQ catering in Woodley, 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, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and community fun days, serving beef brisket, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
In a town like Woodley, a garden barbecue is a summer favourite, with a club, hall or pub garden as a good alternative. All we need is a level spot with clearance. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
Planning a barbecue in Woodley
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Woodley? We cover the whole area. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham.
Coming by train? Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station. Churches such as United Reformed Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG5, RG6 and RG10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Woodley sits on or near the A4 and A3290, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). Woodley is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Woodley includes South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull And Chequers pub (less than half a mile north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
FAQs for Woodley
Is Woodley close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a barbecue in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
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.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cover Woodley?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Events we cater in Woodley
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Rivermead Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Woodley need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Also near Woodley
Other occasions in Woodley
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards