Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Hire for Barkham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Barkham and the surrounding area.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas parties
Hog roast hire in Barkham
Hog roast hire for your event in Barkham
People book a hog roast in Barkham for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For summer garden parties and club events and presentations, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and coleslaw and more.
For a rural spot like Barkham, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Nearby places to Barkham
What else we do in Barkham
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Parking near the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Planning a hog roast in Barkham
Barkham is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We cover events in Barkham, along with the towns and villages around it. Barkham is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from Barkham to Reading (about 6 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Thinking of a hog roast in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the RG40 and RG41 postcode area. Whether your event is on Barkham Road and Barkham Street or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Barkham, we also cover Langley Common (1 mile west), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south-west), California (1 mile south), Finchampstead (3 miles south) and Eversley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north) and Wokingham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Barkham includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House And Smithy (under half a mile west)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Planning an evening hog roast in Barkham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Common questions in Barkham
Could you cook in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Barkham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Barkham?
There is very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Barkham:
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For guests coming by train, Wokingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards