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Hog roast hire in Reading
We cater weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes with a hog roast in 34 towns and villages across Reading.
A hog roast across Reading
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Hog roast hire across Reading
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We serve hog roast rolls, new potatoes and coleslaw, and we are often booked for clubhouse events and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Cost
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 book our hog roast
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Caversham
Bookings here are often close to Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. Other local landmarks include The Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). The closest station to Caversham is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
A hog roast across Reading: what to know
From Caversham, Norcot and West Reading to 18 villages and hamlets, bookings across Reading range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Caversham: For anyone arriving by rail, Reading station is about 1.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Caversham, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Reading: your questions answered
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards