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Hog Roast Catering in Upton, Slough
We bring a hog roast to Upton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
Book a hog roast in Upton
Hog roast hire in Upton, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Upton: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We serve new potatoes, crackling and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater corporate events and milestone birthdays.
There may be a hall or playing field near Upton if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What affects the price in Upton
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning a hog roast in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Wherever your event is in Upton, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Upton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Reading (about 17 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Laurence, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Wherever your event is in SL1, SL3 and SL2, we can bring the roaster to you. From Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Upton is on the M4 and A332, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). Upton is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Long Close School (under half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Upton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SL1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Towns and villages near Upton
Other occasions in Upton
Upton: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Upton from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards