West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Inkpen Common
Looking for a hog roast in Inkpen Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire for Inkpen Common
Planning a hog roast in Inkpen Common
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Inkpen Common and the surrounding area. Inkpen Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Inkpen Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Wherever your event is in RG17 and RG20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Inkpen Common we cover include Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen Common includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Crown and Garter pub (within half a mile south-west)
Hog roast hire in Inkpen Common, slow-roasted on site
People book a hog roast in Inkpen Common for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Whether it is summer garden parties and weddings, day or evening, we can cook coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Somewhere like Inkpen Common, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast in Inkpen Common
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Inkpen Common from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough to go round?
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.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps us check.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset in Inkpen Common is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Towns and villages near Inkpen Common
What else we do in Inkpen Common
Why choose a hog roast in Inkpen Common?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Inkpen Common
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Inkpen Common:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
- Festive gatherings
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away