Wokingham · England
Event Catering in Reading
Planning an event in Reading and need caterers? We cook, serve and clear, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
- Garden parties
- Staff days and client events
- Weddings and evening receptions
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How our event catering works in Reading
Most people looking for caterers in Reading want the same things: good food, on time, with no mess left behind. That is what we do, with a hog roast or a barbecue. Typical bookings include care home summer events and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, serving rotisserie chicken, beef burgers and pulled pork.
Reading is a large place with every kind of event, and every kind of caterer. We cook a hog roast or a barbecue at your venue, which suits relaxed and outdoor events. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
How the day works
A hog roast is cooked before serving and carved to order; a barbecue is cooked as people come up. Either way, we serve and tidy up. Sunset in Reading is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, which suits garden parties and weddings.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- You get a menu suggestion and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level, open spot outdoors to cook
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we cook
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Hog roast rolls
- Potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
FAQs for Reading
How far is Reading from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we have something other than a hog roast?
Not at all: there is a full barbecue menu as well, with vegetarian and vegan options on each.
What sort of catering do you do?
We are a mobile catering company that cooks on site: hog roast and BBQ menus, with meat-free options. We serve and tidy up.
Do you cater large events?
Yes: a hog roast is ideal for large numbers, and a barbecue can be added. Give us rough numbers and the serving time and we will plan the service.
Can you cater in Reading?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you cater indoors?
We always cook outside, though guests can eat inside if the venue is happy.
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Compared with a formal plated meal, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, though plates and sides make it a proper meal. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Reading hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and how the two menus compare.
Working with your venue
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 check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Reading
No kitchen needed at the venue
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes
- Staff days and client events
- Residents’ days
- Festive parties
If you had Eldon Square in mind, ask the council or landowner before booking caterers.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
If timings change on the day, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Event catering in Reading: what to know
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. We cater events of every size in Reading. We cover all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham.
Within reach of Reading are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.6 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Churches such as All Nations Christian Centre rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby generally does.
Anywhere in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Reading sits on or near the A4 and A33, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring hog roasts to events in Caversham (2 miles north), Earley (2 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Wokingham (6 miles south-east) and Crowthorne (9 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (within half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Schools near Reading include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Former Kennet Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Reading
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or RG6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Reading
What we cook
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away