Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Hog Roast Catering in Cold Harbour, Windsor and Maidenhead
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Cold Harbour. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
- Corporate events
Planning an event in Cold Harbour?
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Evenings in Cold Harbour stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our hog roast hire works in Cold Harbour
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and weddings, day or evening, with salads, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In a rural place like Cold Harbour, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Cold Harbour (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Events we cater in Cold Harbour
For big gatherings in Cold Harbour, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
However big or small the event in Cold Harbour, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
- Community events
Within reach of Cold Harbour are historic houses such as Harleyford Manor (3.3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- 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 before booking.
On the menu in Cold Harbour
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
A hog roast in Cold Harbour: local details
Cold Harbour is about 3 miles west of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. We cater events of every size in Cold Harbour. Cold Harbour is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Wargrave station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. PTAs at schools such as Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Anywhere in SL6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Knowl Hill (1 mile north-west), Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Bowsey Hill (2 miles west), Cockpole Green (3 miles north-west) and Wargrave (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidenhead (3 miles east), Windsor (8 miles east), Boyn Hill (3 miles east), North Ascot (8 miles south-east), Cookham (5 miles north-east) and Furze Platt (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mark's Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Cold Harbour includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Cox Green School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-west)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Cold Harbour: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Saint Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Cold Harbour?
Wargrave station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you cover Cold Harbour?
Yes, Cold Harbour is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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How we price a hog roast
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away