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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Kidmore End, Reading
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Kidmore End and across Reading.
- Site open days
- Summer staff parties
- Thank-you lunches
Book a hog roast in Kidmore End
Kidmore End questions
How far is Kidmore End from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Kidmore End?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you feed staff and families?
Yes, a hog roast suits open days, with chicken and vegetarian options for visitors.
How our corporate hog roast works in Kidmore End
A summer party for staff in Kidmore End doesn’t have to mean a restaurant booking. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. For staff thank-you lunches and site open days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
For farms and rural sites near Kidmore End, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your staff.
What affects the price in Kidmore End
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Kidmore End
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated lunch, it is less formal and normally costs less. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Access through the site gates
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Kidmore End
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, for the alternatives
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, then roast through the morning.
Add sides for a bigger lunch.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. If your staff event in Kidmore End runs into the evening, check the light: sunset ranges from about 9:25pm in June to 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your staff event in Kidmore End
It brings people together outside the office.
Hosts in Kidmore End book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Milestone celebrations
- Client hospitality
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement do’s
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Kidmore End for staff days and open days
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Kidmore End is well within our area for staff events and the places nearby. We cater 34 places across Reading.
Kidmore End sits roughly 39 miles from central London. Historic houses near Kidmore End include Mapledurham House (2.3 miles south-west) and Greys Court (3.1 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
For staff events in RG4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your staff event is on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover staff events in Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards