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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Burghfield Bridge, Reading
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Burghfield Bridge. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Reunions
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
Party hog roast for Burghfield Bridge
Party hog roast in Burghfield Bridge, carved to order
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For engagement celebrations and street parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Burghfield Bridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Evening parties in Burghfield Bridge need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Burghfield Bridge, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Parking close to the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hosting a hog roast party in Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We’re happy to travel to Burghfield Bridge for parties and the places nearby. Burghfield Bridge is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Parks such as Calcot Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Among the historic houses close to Burghfield Bridge are Mapledurham House (3.8 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Parties anywhere in RG30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Burghfield Bridge includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Bridge include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cunning Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Burghfield Bridge questions
Which station is closest to Burghfield Bridge?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1 mile away.
We’re gathering after a service at St Matthew's: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
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Also in Burghfield Bridge
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away