West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Hermitage
Planning a hog roast in Hermitage? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wakes
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Hermitage
Hog roast hire in Hermitage, carved to order
In Hermitage, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and corporate events.
Somewhere like Hermitage, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Hermitage
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Events we cater in Hermitage
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Hosts in Hermitage book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
Historic houses near Hermitage include Shaw House (3.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Planning a hog roast in Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Hermitage and its neighbours for events. Hermitage is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Hermitage Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 4 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to events in Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
FAQs for Hermitage
How far is Hermitage from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hermitage?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is all of West Berkshire covered?
We cover West Berkshire and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Also in Hermitage
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Hermitage
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Light matters for a long roast: in Hermitage, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away