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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Upper Woolhampton, West Berkshire
Hog roast for events in Upper Woolhampton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- School fairs and sports days
- Community events
- Vintage rallies
A hog roast near Upper Woolhampton
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Upper Woolhampton hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How our hog roast for events works in Upper Woolhampton
Charity fundraisers in Upper Woolhampton can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. We are often asked to cater school events and car and steam shows, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
At a fête or show near Upper Woolhampton, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Upper Woolhampton (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level pitch
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A queuing area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Upper Woolhampton: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Upper Woolhampton?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Upper Woolhampton close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Community events around Upper Woolhampton
Upper Woolhampton is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Upper Woolhampton suit a hog roast. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Woolhampton C.E. Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Douai Abbey Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Woolhampton, we also cover Midgham Green (1 mile west), Chapel Row (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-east), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Woolhampton include Nature Discovery Centre and Hosehill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Signpost the stall clearly
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Summer events in Upper Woolhampton have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Upper Woolhampton?
It’s food people can carry round the event.
In Upper Woolhampton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Club events
- Community days and street fairs
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away