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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Gallowstree Common, Reading
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Gallowstree Common.
- Charity fundraisers
- Club events
- Community days and street fairs
Planning an event in Gallowstree Common?
How our hog roast for events works in Gallowstree Common
Country shows near Gallowstree Common suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Whether it’s car and steam shows and summer fêtes, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Gallowstree Common, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Gallowstree Common events: pitches and permissions
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Planning a hog roast for your event in Gallowstree Common? We cover the whole area. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTAs at schools such as Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Events anywhere in RG4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Gallowstree Common include Hartslock.
- Schools near Gallowstree Common include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Reformation pub (within half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Show allergens at the stall
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Name an organiser to meet us.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Places near Gallowstree Common
Other occasions in Gallowstree Common
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Gallowstree Common. Late-September events in Gallowstree Common lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Gallowstree Common
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Gallowstree Common
We are self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Gallowstree Common, including:
- Food and music festivals
- Charity days
- Car shows and rallies
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 3.3 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Gallowstree Common
Is Gallowstree Common close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Gallowstree Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is it pay as you go?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where the roaster can go in Gallowstree Common
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A firm way on and off the field
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards