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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Shinfield, Reading
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Corporate hog roast in Shinfield.
- Launch days
- Client and customer events
- Milestone celebrations
A hog roast near Shinfield
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening staff events in Shinfield need light after sunset: about 9:25pm in June, 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics.
- We sort access and send a quote.
- We roast on site.
- Service is fast once we carve.
- We leave the site clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Corporate hog roast in Shinfield, slow-roasted on site
At an open day, you need food that serves a lot of people quickly. A hog roast does exactly that, and our team serves and clears. Whether it’s project wrap-ups and away days, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
For businesses around Shinfield, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Tell us about the site and access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Shinfield
Could you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Shinfield?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast to make it more formal. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Shinfield
A proper thank-you, without a restaurant bill.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Summer staff parties
- Retirement do’s
- Milestone celebrations
- Client and customer events
Among the historic houses close to Shinfield are Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house, ask early about rules for outside caterers.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planning a team lunch in Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. From village halls to gardens and fields, staff events around Shinfield suit a hog roast. Shinfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
Central London is about 37 miles from Shinfield, well within our area. Commuters will know that the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Wherever your staff event is in RG2, we can roast on site for your staff. From Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shinfield we cover include Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for staff events.
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shinfield include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (under half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact on site
- Somewhere to park our vehicle
- Level hardstanding or lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, then roast through the morning.
If it’s a themed open day, tell us and we will fit in.
Nearby places to Shinfield
Also in Shinfield
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away