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Hog Roast for Events for Ruscombe
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Ruscombe.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food and music festivals
Book a hog roast in Ruscombe
Hog roast for events in Ruscombe, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Ruscombe. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. For food and music festivals and community days and street fairs, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
A fête near Ruscombe might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, Ruscombe is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A level pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Running an event in Ruscombe
Ruscombe is about 3 miles north-east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ruscombe and the surrounding area. Ruscombe is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Polehampton Church of England Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, Twyford station is about 0.5 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Milton Way and Highgrove Place, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Ruscombe sits on or near the A3032, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Ruscombe, we cover Twyford (1 mile south-west), Hare Hatch (1 mile north-east), Charvil (1 mile west), Whistley Green (1 mile south) and The Holt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Woodley (3 miles south-west), Earley (5 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and Weycock Hill.
- Schools near Ruscombe include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Piggott School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Events we cater in Ruscombe
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
People around Ruscombe book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Country shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Community days and street fairs
- Club events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Ruscombe
Is Ruscombe close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Ruscombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away