West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Highclere, West Berkshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Highclere and the surrounding area.
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
Book a hog roast in Highclere
About our hog roast hire in Highclere
In Highclere, 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, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater club events and presentations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Somewhere like Highclere, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Highclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose hog roast hire in Highclere?
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Highclere, including:
- Clubhouse events
- Parties at home
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woolton Hill Junior School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Highclere: venues, access and local tips
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We are happy to travel to Highclere for events. Highclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Highclere to Reading (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 4.3 miles north-east. After a service at Church of St Michael Archangel, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Events anywhere in RG20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Highclere include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
How the day works
When we arrive, 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, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Late September evenings in Highclere lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Highclere questions
Is Highclere too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Highclere close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Also near Highclere
More for events in Highclere
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Highclere hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away