Reading · England
Hog Roast Catering in Littlestead Green, Reading
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Littlestead Green. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
Hog roast hire for Littlestead Green
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Hog roast hire in Littlestead Green, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Littlestead Green, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include christmas fairs and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Somewhere as small as Littlestead Green, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Littlestead Green. Around midsummer it stays light in Littlestead Green until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Littlestead Green: venues, access and local tips
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever your event is in Littlestead Green, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 34 places across Reading.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as All Saints Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of RG4 and the streets around it. Local streets include Row Lane and Foxhill Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Littlestead Green, we cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Littlestead Green
What else we do in Littlestead Green
FAQs for Littlestead Green
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Littlestead Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Why choose a hog roast in Littlestead Green?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which generally keeps the cost down. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Who books hog roast hire in Littlestead Green?
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
In Littlestead Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
- Staff days and open days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away