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Hog Roast Hire for Shinfield
We bring a hog roast across Shinfield and Reading, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas parties
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
Planning an event in Shinfield?
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Hog roast hire in Shinfield, carved to order
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. For wakes and garden parties and barbecues, we can cook coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls for your guests.
A place like Shinfield frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Light matters for a long roast: around Shinfield, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The number of people
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Shinfield questions
Which station is closest to Shinfield?
Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Pearman's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Perfect for your event in Shinfield
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Parties at home
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Shinfield
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
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.
Shinfield: venues, access and local tips
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We’re happy to travel to Shinfield for events and the places nearby. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, can book a hog roast stall. Parks such as Pearman's Copse typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Anywhere in RG2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Shinfield is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away