Wokingham · England
Corporate Hog Roast in Cockpole Green
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Cockpole Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- New premises openings
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Summer staff parties
Corporate hog roast for Cockpole Green
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your staff, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening staff events in Cockpole Green need light after sunset: about 9:25pm in June, 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and the serving time.
- We check site access and send a price.
- We arrive in good time and start the roast under cover.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We tidy up and leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Corporate hog roast in Cockpole Green, slow-roasted on site
A summer party for staff in Cockpole Green does not have to mean a restaurant booking. Keep everyone on site with a hog roast. For site openings and customer days, we will put together a menu of salads, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Rural businesses around Cockpole Green can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. Timings are planned around your staff event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How we price a hog roast for your team
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Cockpole Green
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in Cockpole Green
Which station is closest to Cockpole Green?
Shiplake station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cockpole Green close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you feed everyone in a short break?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls keep service quick.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about family fun days?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
Business events near Cockpole Green
Cockpole Green is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Wokingham. From village halls to gardens and fields, staff events around Cockpole Green suit a hog roast. Cockpole Green is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Cockpole Green to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Cockpole Green is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area. For colleagues arriving by train, Shiplake station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Staff events anywhere in RG10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Warren Row Road, Hatch Gate Lane and Ashley Hill Place, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-east), Warren Row (1 mile east), Remenham Hill (1 mile north-west), Wargrave (2 miles south) and Frogmill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (11 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Occasions we serve in Cockpole Green
Our staff serve and clear, so your team does not have to.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Cockpole Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Site open days
- New premises openings
- Team-building days
- Staff summer days
Among the historic houses close to Cockpole Green are Harleyford Manor (2.7 miles north-east) and Greenlands (3 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How many staff will carve and serve
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch.
Why choose a hog roast in Cockpole Green?
Compared with individual food vans, a hog roast feeds plenty of people quickly from one roast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Cockpole Green
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact on site
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away