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Party Hog Roast in Chazey Heath
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Chazey Heath.
- Christenings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
A hog roast near Chazey Heath
Parties in Chazey Heath: homes, halls and local tips
Chazey Heath is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Chazey Heath? We cover the whole area. Chazey Heath is one of 34 places in Reading where we cater.
If the day starts at Church of St John the Baptist, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. If guests are coming by rail, Tilehurst station is about 1.9 miles away.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Rokeby Drive and Chazey Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For parties just outside Chazey Heath, we cover Trench Green (1 mile west), Mapledurham (2 miles west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (3 miles south-west) and Tilehurst (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Chazey Heath include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and The Warwick School (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Pack Saddle pub (within half a mile south)
Party hog roast in Chazey Heath, slow-roasted on site
For a christening or naming day in Chazey Heath, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and big family get-togethers.
In a small place like Chazey Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What we serve, 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.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Places near Chazey Heath
What else we do in Chazey Heath
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about children’s portions
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Common questions in Chazey Heath
Which station is closest to Chazey Heath?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Chazey Heath from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Chazey Heath, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A heads-up for next door
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Occasions we serve in Chazey Heath
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Chazey Heath, such as:
- Big birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Within reach of Chazey Heath are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (1.6 miles west) and Greys Court (4.1 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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