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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Gardeners Green, Wokingham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Gardeners Green.
- Fundraising events
- Village fêtes
- School events
Slow-roasted pork in Gardeners Green
Events we cater in Gardeners Green
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Gardeners Green, including:
- Summer fêtes
- Fundraising events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Sebastian's Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
How our hog roast for events works in Gardeners Green
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Whether it’s charity days and club events, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
At a fête or show near Gardeners Green, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Gardeners Green
Gardeners Green is about 2 miles north-west of Crowthorne, in Wokingham. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Gardeners Green. Gardeners Green is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Gardeners Green to Reading (8 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Wokingham station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A school like Saint Sebastians Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
We cover events in every part of RG40. That could mean an event in a garden on Honey Hill and Heathlands Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Gardeners Green, we cover Holme Green (1 mile north-east), Little Sandhurst (3 miles south), Barkham (3 miles west), California (3 miles south-west) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles north-west), Woodley (5 miles north-west), Earley (6 miles north-west), Lower Earley (5 miles north-west), Winnersh (4 miles north-west) and Newtown (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Lexicon (3.3 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include Wixenford School (0.7 miles north-west) and St Crispin's School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crooked Billet pub (less than half a mile east)
Where the roaster can go in Gardeners Green
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A queuing area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gardeners Green
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Gardeners Green: your questions answered
How far is Gardeners Green from London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in Gardeners Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
Do you do charity events?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-May events in Gardeners Green have light until about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Gardeners Green
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.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
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Also in Gardeners Green
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away