West Berkshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Downend, West Berkshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Downend.
- Festivals
- School events
- Charity fundraisers
Slow-roasted pork in Downend
Hog roast for events in Downend, slow-roasted on site
Festivals and shows run for hours, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Typical bookings include summer fêtes and community events, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage.
Rural events near Downend can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Downend (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Downend
Downend is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater events across Downend and nearby, from gardens to fields. Downend is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Downend to Reading (about 15 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Chieveley Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Within about 5 miles is the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Downend Lane, Bardown and Northfields, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chieveley (1 mile south), North Heath (1 mile south-west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Peasemore (2 miles north-west) and Beedon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (5 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (3.3 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles south)
Why choose hog roast for events in Downend?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Downend, including:
- Summer fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraising events
- Festivals
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Details of what the event requires
- A safe distance from other traders
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Also near Downend
What else we do in Downend
Questions from Downend
Do you trade at school fairs around Downend?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do a school fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer events in Downend have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away