West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Burghclere
We bring a hog roast across Burghclere and West Berkshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Hog roast hire in Burghclere
How our hog roast hire works in Burghclere
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. For big birthdays and anniversaries and festive gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
In a rural place like Burghclere, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Burghclere
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
However big or small the event in Burghclere, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Corporate events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Community events
- Festive gatherings
Within reach of Burghclere are historic houses such as Highclere Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Stargroves (3.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
Places near Burghclere
Other occasions in Burghclere
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Planning a hog roast in Burghclere
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Burghclere. Burghclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Burghclere Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of the Ascension, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Burghclere we cover include Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Burghclere includes Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (less than half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Burghclere, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Burghclere
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Burghclere: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Burghclere?
Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Burghclere?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away