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Corporate Hog Roast for West Ilsley
Corporate hog roast in West Ilsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Retirements and long-service awards
- Site open days
- Customer days
A hog roast near West Ilsley
Workplace catering around West Ilsley
West Ilsley is about 6 miles south-west of Didcot, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around West Ilsley, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Ilsley to Oxford (15 miles away).
With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 4 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Anywhere in RG20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your staff event could be at a house on Bury Lane and Churchway or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater staff events include Catmore (2 miles south-west), Stanmore (2 miles south), Farnborough (3 miles west), Brightwalton (4 miles south-west) and Brightwalton Green (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles south), Thatcham (10 miles south), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south), Hungerford (12 miles south-west) and Calcot (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near West Ilsley include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west)
Corporate hog roast in West Ilsley, slow-roasted on site
From a small team to a whole site, the roast is sized to fit. Tell us the numbers and the serving window for a quote. Whether it is site openings and away days, we’ll put together a menu of salads, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
At country workplaces around West Ilsley, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- West Ilsley (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- A named contact for the day
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
West Ilsley questions
Is West Ilsley close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can a company book?
Let us know your company’s booking requirements, and we’ll confirm how booking and payment work.
What will our facilities team need?
Let us know your site’s requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do you come to West Ilsley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, West Ilsley and the rest of West Berkshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where on site can you cook?
Wherever your facilities team agrees, outdoors and under cover.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your staff will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evening staff events in West Ilsley need light after sunset: about 9:25pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- We serve within your break.
- We pack away and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in West Ilsley
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your staff event in West Ilsley
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in West Ilsley. Here are some of the most popular:
- Open days and family days
- Client and customer events
- Summer staff parties
- Project wrap-ups
West Ilsley sits roughly 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information with the team
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
Name someone in facilities or reception for the day.
If it’s a themed open day, tell us.
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Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in West Ilsley?
Next to street-food vans, a hog roast feeds a lot of people quickly from one roast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why West Ilsley hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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