West Berkshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Donnington, West Berkshire
Party hog roast in Donnington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a hog roast in Donnington
About our party hog roast in Donnington
After a christening near Donnington, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. For reunions and neighbourhood parties, we can cook jacket potatoes, coleslaw and apple sauce and more.
In a small place like Donnington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Donnington (RG14)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your party?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Donnington
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening parties in Donnington need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a party in Donnington
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Donnington and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
If the day starts at Parish Church of St Mary, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Among the historic houses close to Donnington are Shaw House (0.7 miles south-east) and Benham Park (1.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For parties in RG14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater parties in Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (within half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Donnington includes Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Donnington include Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east) and Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle pub (less than half a mile south)
Donnington questions
How far is Donnington from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What affects the price in Donnington
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Who books party hog roast in Donnington?
You get to enjoy your own party.
Here’s what people in Donnington most often book a hog roast for:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings
- Big family get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
What comes off the roaster
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards