West Berkshire · England
BBQ Catering for Yattendon
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Yattendon: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Yattendon
BBQ catering in Yattendon, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Yattendon, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and summer staff days, serving halloumi skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork.
In a small place like Yattendon, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Yattendon (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the grill
- Beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers
- Extras
- Pulled pork, beef brisket, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Barbecues in Yattendon: gardens, clubs and local tips
Yattendon is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Yattendon and its neighbours for events. We cater all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Yattendon to Reading (10 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Yattendon C.E. Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.9 miles north-east. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Yattendon. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18. Whether your event is on Yattendon Lane, Bryants Lane and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Frilsham (1 mile south-west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west), Wellhouse (2 miles south-west), Little Hungerford (3 miles west) and Oare (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.7 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Yattendon hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Places near Yattendon
Other occasions in Yattendon
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Yattendon need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Yattendon
What’s the nearest station to Yattendon?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Is Yattendon too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cover Yattendon?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Events we cater in Yattendon
Six meats to choose from
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Yattendon. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Within reach of Yattendon are historic houses such as Basildon Park (4.2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards