West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Theale, West Berkshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Theale.
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Theale
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Hog roast hire in Theale, carved to order
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. For work summer parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we can cook hog roast rolls, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In and around Theale, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Theale (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Also near Theale
Other occasions in Theale
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Hog roast hire around Theale
Theale is about 4 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Theale and the surrounding area are covered for events. Theale is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater.
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For anyone arriving by rail, there’s a station right in Theale: Theale station.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Bath Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sheffield Bottom (1 mile south-east), Englefield (1 mile north-west), Calcot (1 mile east), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile east) and Trash Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Theale include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Theale Green Community School (under half a mile west) and Theale Green Community School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late September evenings in Theale lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Theale
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Theale: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Here’s what people in Theale most often book a hog roast for:
- Parties at home
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north-east) and Basildon Park (4.7 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Theale: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Theale?
Theale has its own station: Theale station.
Can you cater in Theale?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
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 comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Where the roaster can go in Theale
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards