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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Lower Earley, Wokingham
Planning a hog roast for your event in Lower Earley? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Club events
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
Book a hog roast in Lower Earley
A hog roast compared with other options
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Earley
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast for events near Lower Earley
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Lower Earley attract visitors. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater charity days and summer fêtes.
Around Lower Earley, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Show allergens at the stall
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Community events around Lower Earley
Lower Earley is about 3 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Lower Earley? We cover the whole area. Lower Earley is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Earley station, about 1 mile north. School fairs, for a school like Radstock Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Events anywhere in RG6 and RG41 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. From Beech Lane, Gipsy Lane and Durand Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Earley (1 mile north-west), Arborfield (2 miles south), Whitley (2 miles west), Shinfield (2 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (3 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles east), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles east), Emmbrook (3 miles east) and Coley Park (3 miles north-west). Lower Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Earley include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Lower Earley include Maiden Erlegh School (0.7 miles north) and Crosfields School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Poachers pub (1 mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.4 miles north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Lower Earley
Could you cook in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Lower Earley close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you do a school fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover Lower Earley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Lower Earley and the rest of Wokingham included. Send us the address for a quote.
For event organisers in Lower Earley
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Lower Earley
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Car shows and rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity fundraisers
- School events
Events in parks such as Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
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How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late May, sunset in Lower Earley is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards