West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Wickham, West Berkshire
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Wickham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes
Hog roast hire for Wickham
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Hog roast hire in Wickham, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. For gatherings after a funeral and community events, we can cook crackling, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes and more.
Somewhere as small as Wickham, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Wickham (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Wickham
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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.
Bringing a hog roast to Wickham
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast in Wickham? We cover the whole area. Wickham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Wickham to Reading (about 20 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Swithin, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Wickham. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We bring hog roasts to events all over RG20. That could mean an event in a garden on Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile west)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which normally keeps the cost down. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Wickham
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books hog roast hire in Wickham?
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wickham, such as:
- Festive gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wakes
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
For event organisers in Wickham
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Planning an evening hog roast in Wickham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- 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 set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Wickham
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
FAQs for Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Do you come to Wickham?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards