Oxfordshire · England
Corporate Hog Roast for Purley on Thames
Looking for a hog roast for your team in Purley on Thames? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Milestone celebrations
- Summer team parties
A hog roast near Purley on Thames
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Purley on Thames
Instead of booking a restaurant, bring the food to the team. Keep everyone on site with a hog roast. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for summer staff parties and team-building days.
Around Purley on Thames, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A hog roast suits all of them. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Purley on Thames
What’s the nearest station to Purley on Thames?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Purley on Thames close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
Yes. Add china, sides and a second roast for a more formal feel.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Workplace catering around Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Purley on Thames and the surrounding area are covered for staff events. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Purley on Thames are Mapledurham House (0.6 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (3.5 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. For staff and visitors coming by train, Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in RG8, RG31 and RG4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Purley on Thames, we also cover Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Purley on Thames include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Purley on Thames
More for events in Purley on Thames
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
For client events, choose china, sides and lamb or chicken to make it more formal. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Purley on Thames hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Purley on Thames
It needs no kitchen on site, only an outdoor cooking area.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Purley on Thames and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Client and customer events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Milestone celebrations
Purley on Thames is about 41 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for the team
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Sign-off for outside caterers
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Lunchtime bookings in Purley on Thames are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so evening events need a lit cooking area. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- You send us the site address, date, numbers and serving window.
- We check access and the cooking area, then quote.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- Afterwards we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Purley on Thames
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day.
If it’s a themed open day, tell us and we will fit in.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards