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Hog Roast Hire in Caversham
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Caversham.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Caversham
Hog roast hire in Caversham, slow-roasted on site
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Whether it is clubhouse events and corporate events, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
In Caversham, gardens come in all sizes, and most can take a roaster if there’s side access and clearance. A nearby hall or club is a good alternative. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What affects the price in Caversham
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Caversham. Evenings in Caversham stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Who books hog roast hire in Caversham?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Caversham, including:
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Sports clubs and societies
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Hill Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Caversham
Can you do a hog roast in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Caversham from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
A hog roast in Caversham: local details
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. Events in Caversham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are travelling by rail, Reading station is about 1.3 miles away. Parks such as Eldon Square normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Wherever your event is in RG4, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Caversham include the B3345, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Caversham we cover include Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Caversham has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Caversham includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (less than half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Caversham hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards