West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Great Lea Common, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your team in Great Lea Common.
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- Team treats
- Open days and family days
Book a hog roast in Great Lea Common
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Corporate hog roast in Great Lea Common, carved to order
Most teams have a set break, so we plan the roast to be ready on time. Rolls keep service fast. Typical bookings include project wrap-ups and open days and family days, with salads, crackling and halloumi skewers.
At country workplaces around Great Lea Common, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Great Lea Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning a team lunch in Great Lea Common
Great Lea Common is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Great Lea Common and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. We cater all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.
Central London is about 39 miles from Great Lea Common, and we cover it as standard. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Reading Green Park station is about 1.5 miles away.
We cater staff events across RG7. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-east), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Green Park (1 mile north-west) and Shinfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (0.8 miles south-east) and Geoffrey Field Junior School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
Perfect for your staff event in Great Lea Common
It gets the team out and talking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Great Lea Common. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-project celebrations
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Staff summer days
- Team days and away days
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.3 miles south). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
Places near Great Lea Common
What else we do in Great Lea Common
How we price a hog roast for your team
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Great Lea Common
Could you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Great Lea Common?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes. Give us total numbers and we will plan for everyone.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you work to our lunch time?
Give us your break time and numbers and we will plan around them.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, for the alternatives
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the site clean.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Open days in Great Lea Common typically finish in daylight, though in winter it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away