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Hog Roast Catering in Pingewood, Reading
Planning a hog roast in Pingewood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
Hog roast hire for Pingewood
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in Pingewood
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Pingewood. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. For Fêtes, fairs and shows and staff days and open days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Pingewood, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Your questions about a hog roast in Pingewood
Do you come out to small places like Pingewood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Pingewood from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
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.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What meats can we have?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late September evenings in Pingewood lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire around Pingewood
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Pingewood, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a fundraiser at a school like The WREN School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For guests coming by train, Reading Green Park station is about 0.6 miles away.
Here we cover the RG30 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Pingewood?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Pingewood hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose hog roast hire in Pingewood?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Hosts in Pingewood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Club events and presentations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Historic houses near Pingewood include Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Nearby places to Pingewood
What else we do in Pingewood
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away