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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Tilehurst Within, Reading
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Tilehurst Within. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Family fun days
- Site openings
- Retirement do’s
Corporate hog roast for Tilehurst Within
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About our corporate hog roast in Tilehurst Within
Open days and family fun days need food that copes with a crowd. A hog roast does exactly that, with our staff serving and clearing. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for team treats and summer staff parties.
Work events near Tilehurst Within might be at a farm business, a workshop or an industrial unit. It works at any of them. Timings are planned around your staff event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose a hog roast in Tilehurst Within?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, nobody from the team is stuck cooking. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Where the roaster can go in Tilehurst Within
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from the building and parked cars
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Towns and villages near Tilehurst Within
Other occasions in Tilehurst Within
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How we price a hog roast for your team
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Give us a contact on site for the day, so we can find you quickly.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening staff events in Tilehurst Within need light after sunset: about 9:25pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Staff days in Tilehurst Within: access and travel
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We are happy to travel to Tilehurst Within for staff events and the places nearby. Tilehurst Within is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
Central London is about 40 miles from Tilehurst Within, well within our area. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (2 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 miles north-west). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
We cover staff events in every part of RG30 and RG31. That could mean a staff event in a garden on Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater staff events in Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Tilehurst Within has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Tilehurst Within include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Tilehurst Within include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for your team in Tilehurst Within
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst Within?
Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
Could you cook in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you set up in our car park?
Most car parks and yards are fine, if there is a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards