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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hitchambury, Slough
Hog roast for events in Hitchambury: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Community days and street fairs
- Country shows
- Vintage rallies
A hog roast near Hitchambury
Hog roast for events in Hitchambury, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Hitchambury attract visitors. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest how it could work. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and community events, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling.
A fête near Hitchambury might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Hitchambury
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Hitchambury
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Hitchambury
Do you come out to small places like Hitchambury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Hitchambury?
Taplow station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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’ll bring the rest.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Hitchambury. Summer events in Hitchambury have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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 leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Hitchambury hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Community events around Hitchambury
Hitchambury is about 2 miles east of Maidenhead, in Slough. We cater events of every size in Hitchambury. We cover 31 places in Slough. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, Taplow station is about 0.8 miles away. An event in Haymill Valley means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, usually the council.
Here we cover the SL1 and SL6 postcode area. From Hitcham Lane and Hunt's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Hitchambury, we also cover Taplow (1 mile south-west), Burnham (1 mile east), Rose Hill (1 mile north), Huntercombe (1 mile south-east) and Lake End (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (3 miles south-east), Chalvey (4 miles south-east), Langley (6 miles east), Upton (4 miles south-east), Datchet (6 miles south-east) and Stoke Poges (4 miles east).
A little further out are The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St Mark's Hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Hitchambury includes Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Local schools include The E-Act Burnham Park Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Oak and Saw pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
Why choose hog roast for events in Hitchambury?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hitchambury, including:
- Charity fundraisers
- Town and village days
- Tournaments and sports days
- School events
PTAs at schools such as St Nicolas' Church of England Combined School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A queuing area
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hitchambury
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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What else we do in Hitchambury
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards