Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Hire for Shurlock Row
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Shurlock Row and across Wokingham.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
- Garden parties and barbecues
Hog roast hire for Shurlock Row
Hog roast hire in Shurlock Row, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that is hog roast hire in Shurlock Row. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. We are frequently asked to cater weddings, day or evening and summer garden parties, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads.
In a rural place like Shurlock Row, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What affects the price in Shurlock Row
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Time on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A hog roast in Shurlock Row: local details
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Shurlock Row. Shurlock Row is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
For events in RG10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Shurlock Row, we cover Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Events we cater in Shurlock Row
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Shurlock Row: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
In Shurlock Row and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
- Staff days and open days
- Festive gatherings
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
Why choose a hog roast in Shurlock Row?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast in Shurlock Row
What’s the nearest station to Shurlock Row?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Shurlock Row?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Evenings in Shurlock Row stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Shurlock Row
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away