Reading · England
Hog Roast Hire for Burghfield Bridge
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Burghfield Bridge and the surrounding area.
- Club events and presentations
- Work summer parties
- Festive gatherings
A hog roast near Burghfield Bridge
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Hog roast hire for your event in Burghfield Bridge
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. For Fêtes, fairs and shows and parties at home, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
In a rural place like Burghfield Bridge, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. By late September, sunset in Burghfield Bridge is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Burghfield Bridge
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Burghfield Bridge
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Burghfield Bridge. Typical bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff days and open days
- Clubhouse events
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Matthew's, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
Common questions in Burghfield Bridge
Is Burghfield Bridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Burghfield Bridge from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Is all of Reading covered?
Reading is part of our area, including Burghfield Bridge. Ask for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Planning a hog roast in Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We are happy to travel to Burghfield Bridge for events and the places nearby. Burghfield Bridge is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
Within reach of Burghfield Bridge are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Thinking of a hog roast in Calcot Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
For events in RG30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Burghfield Bridge, we also cover Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cunning Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Places near Burghfield Bridge
More for events in Burghfield Bridge
Where the roaster can go in Burghfield Bridge
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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