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Hog Roast Hire for Trash Green
Planning a hog roast in Trash Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Parties at home
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire in Trash Green
Trash Green: venues, access and local tips
Trash Green is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Planning a hog roast in Trash Green? We can help. Trash Green is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Bennett's Hill and Theale Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Trash Green we cover include Burghfield (1 mile south), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north-east), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (5 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1 mile west) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Trash Green includes Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Trash Green include The Willink School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Hog roast hire in Trash Green, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Trash Green, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are often asked to cater sports clubs and societies and staff days and open days, serving new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
Somewhere like Trash Green, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Your questions about a hog roast in Trash Green
Which station is closest to Trash Green?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you cover the whole of Reading?
We cater across Reading, including Trash Green. Get in touch for a price.
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 happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Trash Green? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Trash Green
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What affects the price in Trash Green
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
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
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Perfect for your event in Trash Green
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Trash Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away