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Hog Roast for Events for Whitley
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Whitley.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Small festivals
- Village fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Whitley
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
About our hog roast for events in Whitley
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We’re self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We serve rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for club events and community events.
For events in a place like Whitley, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A hog roast does that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Whitley is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Towns and villages near Whitley
More for events in Whitley
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Whitley
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Show allergens at the stall
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Occasions we serve in Whitley
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Whitley, including:
- Fun runs and sports events
- School events
- Charity days
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Reading Green Park station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Event catering near Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. We cover Whitley and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
School fairs, for a school like John Madejski Academy, are a natural fit for a hog roast. If your event is in Pearman's Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles.
Events anywhere in RG2, RG1 and RG19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitley include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Whitley include Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School (less than half a mile north-west) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find World Turned Upside Down pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Whitley
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Whitley questions
Can you do a hog roast in Pearman's Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Whitley close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards