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Party Hog Roast in Cray's Pond
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Cray's Pond. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Street parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Big family get-togethers
Party hog roast in Cray's Pond
Party hog roast near Cray's Pond
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. We are often asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and family reunions, with hog roast rolls, coleslaw and a vegan burger or sausage.
A country party near Cray's Pond is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Cray's Pond (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a party in Cray's Pond
Cray's Pond is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Cray's Pond is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Cray's Pond to Reading (7 miles away).
Within reach of Cray's Pond are historic houses such as Basildon Park (2.2 miles south-west) and Mapledurham House (3.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Leonard, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Cray's Pond is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RG8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Crays Pond Close, Garton End and Goring Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the B4526 close by, Cray's Pond is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Cray's Pond we cover include Woodcote (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch Hill (1 mile south), Hook End (2 miles east), Checkendon (3 miles north-east) and Cane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Benson (7 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (5.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cray's Pond include Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Woodcote Primary School (1.1 miles north-east) and Langtree School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Questions from Cray's Pond
What’s the nearest station to Cray's Pond?
Goring & Streatley station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Perfect for your party in Cray's Pond
Children generally love it, with chicken as a backup.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cray's Pond and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 2.1 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. At midsummer, it’s light in Cray's Pond until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
What affects the price in Cray's Pond
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or RG8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 everyone in the loop.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards