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Corporate Hog Roast in Shiplake Cross
Corporate hog roast in Shiplake Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Retirement do’s
- End-of-project celebrations
- Open days and family days
A hog roast near Shiplake Cross
How our corporate hog roast works in Shiplake Cross
Whether it is twenty people or a whole site, we size the roast to your numbers. Tell us the numbers and the serving window and we’ll quote. We serve hog roast rolls, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater staff summer days and long-service celebrations.
At country workplaces around Shiplake Cross, we can cook in the yard. Tell us about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shiplake Cross for staff days and open days
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Shiplake Cross for staff events and the places nearby. We cater 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Among the historic houses close to Shiplake Cross are Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.4 miles north). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first. Central London is about 35 miles from Shiplake Cross, well within our area.
For staff events in RG9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your staff event is on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Shiplake Cross, we also cover Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake Cross includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
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Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Questions from Shiplake Cross
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Shiplake Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about family fun days?
Open days are a great fit, with alternatives for everyone.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote.
Where the roaster can go in Shiplake Cross
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- Somewhere for staff to eat if it rains
- Level hardstanding or lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Perfect for your staff event in Shiplake Cross
It is quick to serve once carving starts, ideal for a set break.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shiplake Cross. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Open days and family days
- Project wrap-ups
- Summer staff parties
For colleagues arriving by train, Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some staff will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs when you send the invite
On the day, we arrive early and set up where agreed, and the roast cooks through the morning.
A second meat gives the team a choice.
How the day works
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 is ready when you want to eat. Lunchtime bookings in Shiplake Cross are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- 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 pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shiplake Cross, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
For client events, choose china, sides and lamb or chicken for a more polished feel. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Shiplake Cross
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards