West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Mortimer
We bring a hog roast for your event across Mortimer and West Berkshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Horse and dog shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Church and village fêtes
A hog roast near Mortimer
Hog roast for events in Mortimer, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We serve apple sauce, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for fundraising events and agricultural and country shows.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Mortimer are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Mortimer is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Mortimer
Is Mortimer close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Events we cater in Mortimer
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Mortimer most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
- Club events
- Small festivals
School fairs, for a school like Mortimer St John's C.E. Infant School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Mortimer
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Mortimer
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, tell us expected numbers. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Mortimer
Also in Mortimer
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal isn’t offered
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Mortimer events: pitches and permissions
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Mortimer? We can help. Mortimer is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
A summer fête at Mortimer Methodist Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. If your event is in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Events anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile east)
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A queuing area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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