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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Caversham, Reading
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Caversham and across Reading.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
- Summer parties in the garden
Party hog roast in Caversham
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Party hog roast in Caversham, carved to order
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Caversham suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and jacket potatoes, and we are often booked for leaving and retirement do’s and street parties.
In a town like Caversham, a garden party with a hog roast is a classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up. We need a level spot away from the house. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A step-free way into the garden
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Caversham
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Caversham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Caversham
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Caversham
Which station is closest to Caversham?
Reading station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
How far is Caversham from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We bring cover for the roaster; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Evening parties in Caversham need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Caversham
Other occasions in Caversham
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Caversham
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Caversham, such as:
- Christenings
- Big family get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
- Anniversary parties
If the day starts at Grace Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Caversham parties: what to know
Caversham is about 2 miles north of Reading, in Reading. We cover parties in Caversham, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 34 places across Reading.
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Caversham are Mapledurham House (3 miles west) and Greys Court (4.7 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
For parties in RG4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a party on streets such as Marshland Square, Church Road and Buckingham Gate, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the B3345 close by, Caversham is easy for us to reach with the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south), Caversham Heights (1 mile west) and Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (4 miles south). Caversham is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Caversham include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (less than half a mile south) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away