Wokingham · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Newtown, Wokingham
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your team in Newtown.
- New premises openings
- Thank-you lunches
- Project wrap-ups
Book a hog roast in Newtown
Corporate hog roast in Newtown, slow-roasted on site
Most teams have a set break, so we plan the roast to be ready on time. Rolls keep service fast. Typical bookings include away days and long-service celebrations, serving coleslaw, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Work events near Newtown might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. It works at any of them. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Newtown
Other occasions in Newtown
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. After-work summer events in Newtown have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer and 8:55pm in late May, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. By late September, sunset is around 7:05pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- We serve within your break.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Planning a team lunch in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Staff events in Newtown are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 35 places across Wokingham.
For colleagues arriving by train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Newtown is about 37 miles from central London.
Staff events anywhere in RG1, RG6 and RG4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your staff event is on Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover staff events in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for staff events.
A little further out are The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fisherman's Cottage pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Events we cater in Newtown
It needs no kitchen on site, just an outdoor spot.
Hosts in Newtown book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Customer days
- Thank-you lunches
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement do’s
Historic houses near Newtown include Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- A named contact for the day
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Newtown
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up on the agreed spot, often first thing, and the roast cooks through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Newtown
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Newtown
How far is Newtown from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater in Newtown?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Newtown and the rest of Wokingham included. Send us the address for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards