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Hog Roast for Events in Burghfield
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Burghfield.
- Small festivals
- School events
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in Burghfield
Hog roast for events near Burghfield
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. There are options for most visitors. For tournaments and sports days and community events, we can cook apple sauce, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
Rural events near Burghfield can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Events we cater in Burghfield
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Burghfield, including:
- Vintage rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
- Charity days
- Community events
PTAs at schools such as Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Burghfield events: pitches and permissions
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover Burghfield and its neighbours for events. Burghfield is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Here we cover the RG30 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal is not offered
- Show allergens at the stall
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Make the stall easy to find
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For an autumn event in Burghfield, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
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.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Details of what the event requires
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Burghfield
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Burghfield: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Burghfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield?
Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- 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