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Hog Roast for Events for Charvil
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Charvil.
- Club events
- School events
- Agricultural and country shows
Slow-roasted pork in Charvil
Hog roast for events near Charvil
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and town and village days.
Around Charvil, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Occasions we serve in Charvil
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Car shows and rallies
- School events
- Food and music festivals
- Church and village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Patrick's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Also in Charvil
Charvil: your questions answered
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Charvil?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you need power on site?
Mainly a pitch and access. We bring the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Charvil hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Charvil
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. We’re happy to travel to Charvil for events and the places nearby. We cater 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your event is in Loddon Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 0.9 miles east.
Anywhere in RG10, we can roast on site for your visitors. From Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Charvil, we also cover Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Polehampton Church of England Infant School (0.9 miles east) and The Piggott School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Wagon And Horses Public House (0.6 miles east)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In December, Charvil is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away