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Hog Roast Catering in Stoke Poges, Slough
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Stoke Poges.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Work summer parties
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in Stoke Poges
Hog roast hire in Stoke Poges, carved to order
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Stoke Poges, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include work summer parties and Fêtes, fairs and shows, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads.
In and around Stoke Poges, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Stoke Poges
Stoke Poges is about 2 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. We cater events across Stoke Poges and nearby. Stoke Poges is one of 31 places in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Slough station, about 2.3 miles south. Churches such as St Andrew's Church Centre rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Here we cover the SL2 and SL3 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Bells Hill, Decies Way and Sefton Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Wexham Street (1 mile east), Wexham Court (1 mile south), Fulmer (2 miles north-east), George Green (2 miles south-east) and Hedgerley Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Cippenham (3 miles south-west), Chalvey (3 miles south), Langley (3 miles south-east), Upton (3 miles south), Burnham (3 miles west) and Datchet (4 miles south). Stoke Poges is one of the larger places we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find The History On Wheels Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Slough (2.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Schools near Stoke Poges include Khalsa Secondary Academy (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile north-east)
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What else we do in Stoke Poges
For event organisers in Stoke Poges
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Stoke Poges until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SL2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Stoke Poges
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Stoke Poges: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Stoke Poges School, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. 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, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Stoke Poges
Can you cater after a service at St Andrew's Church Centre?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Poges?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you cover Stoke Poges?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Stoke Poges and the rest of Slough included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Is all of Slough covered?
We cover Slough and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards