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Hog Roast for Events in Chazey Heath
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Chazey Heath. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Fundraising events
- Community days and street fairs
Hog roast for events in Chazey Heath
How our hog roast for events works in Chazey Heath
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We are frequently asked to cater car shows and rallies and horse and dog shows, with hog roast rolls, apple sauce and crackling.
At a field event near Chazey Heath, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast or other catering?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Common questions in Chazey Heath
What’s the nearest station to Chazey Heath?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Chazey Heath too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Details of what the event requires
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Who books hog roast for events in Chazey Heath?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Food and music festivals
- School events
- Fun runs and sports events
- Town and village days
If visitors are coming by train, Tilehurst station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chazey Heath
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chazey Heath and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John the Baptist, are a natural home for a hog roast. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Chazey Heath include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
For event organisers in Chazey Heath
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, Chazey Heath is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away