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Hog Roast Hire for Tokers Green
We bring a hog roast to Tokers Green and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Work summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Tokers Green
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Hog roast hire in Tokers Green, carved to order
It’s 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. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
Somewhere as small as Tokers Green, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Tokers Green
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking near the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books hog roast hire in Tokers Green?
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Tokers Green:
- Corporate events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas parties
- Milestone birthdays
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
Questions from Tokers Green
How far is Tokers Green from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Tokers Green?
Tilehurst station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Tokers Green?
Yes, Tokers Green is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Planning an evening hog roast in Tokers Green? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Tokers Green
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Tokers Green
Tokers Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Tokers Green, from gardens to fields. Tokers Green is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
Historic houses near Tokers Green include Mapledurham House (1.9 miles west) and Greys Court (3.9 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Wherever your event is in RG4, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Tokers Green Lane, Dysonswood Lane and Bardolph's Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Heights (1 mile south), Emmer Green (1 mile south-east), Caversham (2 miles south-east) and Caversham Park Village (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2.8 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Tokers Green include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.1 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pack Saddle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards