Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Catering in Newtown, Wokingham
Hog roast hire in Newtown: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
Hog roast hire for Newtown
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset in Newtown is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast hire works in Newtown
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s hog roast hire in Newtown. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and christmas parties.
Around Newtown, bookings are frequently at homes, village halls and playing fields. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking near the spot
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
A hog roast in Newtown: local details
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Newtown and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
PTAs at schools such as New Town Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Newtown are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
This part of Wokingham takes in RG1, RG6 and RG4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (within half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Common questions in Newtown
What’s the nearest station to Newtown?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Newtown from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Travel to Newtown
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Newtown, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Newtown
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Hosts in Newtown book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Corporate events
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas fairs
- Club events and presentations
After a service at St John and St Stephen, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Newtown
More for events in Newtown
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards