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Hog Roast for Events in Aldermaston Wharf
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Aldermaston Wharf? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity days
- Small festivals
Planning an event in Aldermaston Wharf?
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Hog roast for events in Aldermaston Wharf, carved to order
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. Typical bookings include country shows and charity fundraisers, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and crackling.
A fête near Aldermaston Wharf might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
- Where
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Aldermaston Wharf
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, events in Aldermaston Wharf stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Aldermaston Wharf events: pitches and permissions
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Aldermaston Wharf is well within our area for events. Aldermaston Wharf is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, Aldermaston station is in Aldermaston Wharf itself. Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Baptist? A hog roast draws people in.
Events anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Butt Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
Some visitors will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
What affects the price in Aldermaston Wharf
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Aldermaston Wharf
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Your trader requirements
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Aldermaston Wharf
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Aldermaston Wharf
Also in Aldermaston Wharf
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Aldermaston Wharf
Can you do a hog roast in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Aldermaston Wharf too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Who books hog roast for events in Aldermaston Wharf?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Aldermaston Wharf, including:
- Fundraising events
- Vintage rallies
- Country shows
- Community events
An event in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards