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Hog roast hire in Bracknell Forest

We cater weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes with a hog roast in 41 towns and villages across Bracknell Forest.

Planning an event in Bracknell Forest?

How hog roast hire works in Bracknell Forest

Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. We’re often asked to cater clubhouse events and milestone birthdays, with rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and new potatoes.

Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day.

  1. You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
  2. You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
  3. On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
  4. We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
  5. Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.

Prices in Bracknell Forest

The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.

Why hosts in Bracknell Forest choose us

  • Fresh carving at the serving station
  • A clear quote with everything listed
  • Choices for people who don’t eat pork
  • Our staff serve and clear

Get a quote

The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.

Near you in Bracknell

Around Bracknell, we cater at homes and venues near Market Inn, Holy Trinity Church and The Brakenhale School, among other places. You will also find Ranelagh School (less than half a mile east) and Wildridings Primary School (0.5 miles south-west). Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. A little further out are The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.

A hog roast across Bracknell Forest: what to know

Bracknell Forest covers everything from Bracknell, Sandhurst and Wick Hill to 13 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.

Bracknell: After a service at Holy Trinity Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For a fundraiser at a school like Ranelagh School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Light matters for a long roast: in Bracknell, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.

Why a hog roast works

Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.

Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bracknell Forest, such as:

  • Festive gatherings
  • Clubhouse events
  • Work summer parties
  • Milestone birthdays

Should I cook it myself?

You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.

Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.

What we serve, dish by dish

Rotisserie chicken

For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.

Crackling

The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.

Working with your venue

Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.

Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.

Is a hog roast right for you?

Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast.

What your quote should include

  • Whether VAT is included
  • The space, cover and access they need
  • Travel and any London charges
  • Allergen information for every dish

Common questions in Bracknell Forest

Do you offer gluten-free rolls?

Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.

Do we need a big space?

It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.

What should we sort out beforehand?

Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.

Do you provide china?

Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.

Can we just hire the roaster?

Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.

What comes with the hog roast?

Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.

Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?

No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.

  • Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
  • Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
  • Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
  • Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards

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