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Hog Roast Hire for Tilehurst Within
We bring a hog roast across Tilehurst Within and Reading, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
A hog roast near Tilehurst Within
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Hog roast hire for your event in Tilehurst Within
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. Whether it is parties at home and corporate events, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
In and around Tilehurst Within, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Occasions we serve in Tilehurst Within
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Whatever the occasion in Tilehurst Within, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Wakes
- Sports clubs and societies
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
If guests are travelling by rail, Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Planning an evening hog roast in Tilehurst Within? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Tilehurst Within: venues, access and local tips
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Tilehurst Within is well within our area for events. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Moorlands Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. If you had Round Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
For events in RG30 and RG31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your event could be at a house on Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Tilehurst Within has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
Towns and villages near Tilehurst Within
Other occasions in Tilehurst Within
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Common questions in Tilehurst Within
What’s the nearest station to Tilehurst Within?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you come to Tilehurst Within?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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