West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Longlane
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Longlane and the surrounding area.
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties and barbecues
Hog roast hire in Longlane
Hog roast hire in Longlane, slow-roasted on site
In Longlane, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include corporate events and garden parties and barbecues, with coleslaw, halloumi skewers and salads.
In a hamlet or village like Longlane, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which normally keeps the cost down. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Longlane, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in Longlane?
For big gatherings in Longlane, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
Hosts in Longlane book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Other occasions in Longlane
Longlane: venues, access and local tips
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Longlane book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Longlane to Reading (13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Curridge Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. For anyone arriving by rail, Newbury Racecourse station is about 3.3 miles away. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Longlane, we also cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Longlane includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Longlane questions
How far is Longlane from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it or do we?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards