Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Hire for Emmbrook
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Emmbrook.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
Slow-roasted pork in Emmbrook
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How our hog roast hire works in Emmbrook
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it’s work summer parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads and more.
A place like Emmbrook often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
Towns and villages near Emmbrook
Other occasions in Emmbrook
A hog roast in Emmbrook: local details
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Emmbrook is well within our area for events. We cover 35 places in Wokingham. Our bookings stretch from Emmbrook to Reading (about 6 miles away).
After a service at Woosehill Community Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as Emmbrook Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Events anywhere in RG41 and RG40 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Emmbrook, we also cover Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Emmbrook has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Emmbrook include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Emmbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Emmbrook Inn (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Emmbrook
How far is Emmbrook from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Woosehill Community Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Emmbrook hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Light matters for a long roast: around Emmbrook, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Emmbrook
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Hosts in Emmbrook book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Work summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away