West Berkshire · England
Event Catering for Thatcham
Looking for caterers in Thatcham? We bring the food and cook it at your venue: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Location shoots
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Thatcham?
Where we can cook in Thatcham
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors to cook
- Room for a serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Thatcham
- Potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Beef brisket
- Hog roast rolls
Event catering near Thatcham
Some caterers need a kitchen; we bring our own cooking to you. In Thatcham, that opens up gardens, fields, car parks and marquees, as long as there is a way in for our equipment. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and school fairs and sports days, serving beef brisket, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls with crackling.
Thatcham has halls, clubs, pubs and function venues, as well as plenty of gardens. Wherever there’s room outside to cook, we can work, and we’ll check the venue is happy with an outside caterer. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to.
- Location
- Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast, BBQ or both
- Also available
- Halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve), salads and potatoes
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Caterers in Thatcham: venues and local tips
Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. Events in Thatcham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Thatcham to Reading (about 13 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like United Reformed Church, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by. Coming by train? Thatcham station is about 0.9 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG19 and RG18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Thatcham is on the A4, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newbury (3 miles west), Tadley (6 miles south-east), Basingstoke (12 miles south-east), Reading (13 miles east) and Caversham (14 miles east). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Thatcham has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Chequers Public House (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so service stays steady.
Add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken to a hog roast.
What happens on the day
We set up under cover where we agreed, well before food time. With a hog roast we start early; with a barbecue we cook as people eat, so we plan our arrival around your serving time. For an evening event in Thatcham, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We set up before food time.
- We serve when you are ready.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What we cook
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Also in Thatcham
Common questions in Thatcham
How far is Thatcham from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Thatcham?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you only do hog roasts?
Not at all: choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
Do you supply china?
Plates are standard. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Next to a traditional three-course caterer, our food is hearty and informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book us in Thatcham
- Cooked where you are
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing and hog roast or BBQ?.
How we price your catering
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Thatcham
Vegetarian and vegan options on every menu
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Thatcham:
- Care home summer events
- Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a service
- Corporate days
PTAs at schools like Spurcroft Primary School often look for hot food for fundraisers.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away