Wokingham · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Knowl Hill
Planning a hog roast for your team in Knowl Hill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Milestone celebrations
- Site open days
- Summer staff parties
Slow-roasted pork in Knowl Hill
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
How our corporate hog roast works in Knowl Hill
Most teams have a set break, so the roast is timed to the minute and serve quickly. Rolls are the quickest way to serve. Whether it is open days and family days and team-building days, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and spit-roast lamb for your staff.
At country workplaces around Knowl Hill, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
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. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
For event organisers in Knowl Hill
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Share the allergen information with the team
We serve on time, so people get back to work on time.
If it is a themed open day, tell us.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- Access through the site gates
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Knowl Hill, summer evenings stay light until about 9:25pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Knowl Hill questions
How far is Knowl Hill from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Knowl Hill?
The closest is Wargrave station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater in Knowl Hill?
Yes, Knowl Hill is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do a hog roast for a client event?
It can be as relaxed or polished as you like, with plates or china.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning a team lunch in Knowl Hill
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. A hog roast suits staff events around Knowl Hill, whatever the venue. Knowl Hill is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Knowl Hill to Reading (8 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Knowl Hill is about 31 miles from central London.
For staff events in RG10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For staff events just outside Knowl Hill, we cover Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables (under half a mile south)
Why choose corporate hog roast in Knowl Hill?
You don’t need a staff kitchen, only an outdoor cooking area.
People around Knowl Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Team days and away days
- New premises openings
- Staff summer days
- Retirement do’s
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (3 miles north) and Greenlands (4.6 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How we price a hog roast for your team
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Knowl Hill
Other occasions in Knowl Hill
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards