Pizza at The Cricketers — the Shack and the Feast
When the sun comes out, so does the Pizza Shack. Set up in the garden at The Cricketers, our dedicated pizza chef turns out stone-baked pizzas all summer long — eaten in a pod, or at one of the garden tables by the outdoor bar. Rich tomato sauce and generous toppings, straight from the oven.
And if you’re planning something bigger — a birthday, a work do, a family celebration — our Pizza Feast menus are designed for groups of 10 during Pizza Shack opening hours, or 25 or more at any other time. Casual, fun, and no one has to choose a starter.
The Pizza Shack
The Pizza Shack opens in our garden during the summer months. It’s a simple set-up: our à la carte menu of stone-baked pizzas, made to order. No booking needed — just turn up, order at the Shack, and find a spot in the garden.
The toppings are generous, and there’s something about eating pizza outdoors, with a cold drink from the outdoor bar, that just works. Kids love it. Adults love it. Dogs sit nearby looking hopeful.
Pizza Shack hours are weather-dependent. Standard summer timings are Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday, with specific times and any extra dates (bank holidays, school holidays) on our opening hours. The Shack typically runs from late spring through to early autumn, weather permitting.
Pizza Feast menus for events
Our Pizza Feast menus are for groups of 10 during Pizza Shack opening hours, or 25 or more at any other time. Whether it’s a birthday party, a team event, a family reunion, or a christening celebration, we’ll keep the pizzas coming while you focus on the good company.
Pizza Feast works like this: we bring a bottomless selection of stone-baked pizzas, with veggie and vegan options on request. It’s hands-off catering that everyone enjoys — no set courses, no waiting, just good food arriving throughout the event.
Pizza Feasts can be combined with other buffet options if you want to add sides, salads, or desserts. Talk to us about what works for your group and budget.
The garden — where the pizza happens
The Cricketers’ garden is the setting for all of this. It’s a very large garden, with plenty of seating options: tables on the lawn, covered pods for when the weather’s unpredictable, and large umbrellas for shade over the bigger tables.
The outdoor bar keeps drinks flowing without anyone needing to go inside. And the children’s play area means families can relax while the kids run about between slices.
Good for birthdays, work events, and family get-togethers
Pizza Feasts work brilliantly for occasions that don’t need the formality of a sit-down meal. Birthdays, leaving dos, end-of-project celebrations, family milestones — they all suit the casual, social feel of shared pizza in the garden.
For groups using the Garden Room (seats 28 inside, or up to 50 for a party and 120 with the patio), Pizza Feast menus are one of the most popular catering choices. The adjoining patio overlooks the garden and play area, so it’s easy to spill outside.
We can also set up under the umbrellas or in the pods for a more outdoor-focused event. Just tell us what you’re planning and we’ll help make it work.
How to book and what it costs
For the Pizza Shack in summer, no booking is needed — just turn up during opening hours.
For Pizza Feast menus (groups of 10 in Pizza Shack hours, or 25 or more otherwise), get in touch to discuss your event. We’ll talk you through the menu options, pricing, and what spaces are available. Pricing depends on numbers and which menu you choose.
Call us on 01483 762363 or email manager.thecricketers@baronspubs.com. The earlier you book for a summer event, the better — weekends fill up fast.