Wokingham · England
Party Hog Roast for Earley
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Earley and across Wokingham.
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Street parties
Planning an event in Earley?
How our party hog roast works in Earley
In Earley, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and retirement celebrations, serving apple sauce, crackling and coleslaw.
In Earley, home and the local hall are popular party venues. A hog roast suits both, as long as there is space outside. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For an evening party in Earley, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Earley
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Earley parties: what to know
Earley is about 2 miles south-east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cover Earley and its neighbours for parties. Earley is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
A green space like Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Trinity Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Parties anywhere in RG6, RG2 and RG1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your party is on Elm Road, Elm Lane and Mays Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Earley include the A327 and A3290, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Earley, we also cover Lower Earley (1 mile south-east), Whitley (1 mile west), Newtown (2 miles north-west), Whitley Wood (2 miles south-west) and Shinfield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (4 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles east), Twyford (4 miles north-east) and Charvil (4 miles north-east). Earley is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for parties.
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh School (0.5 miles north-east) and Leighton Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Tuns pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (0.7 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Earley
How far is Earley from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Maiden Erlegh Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Occasions we serve in Earley
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Earley, including:
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Reunions
- Engagement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Earley station, about 0.9 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close to the house
- A heads-up for next door
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Earley
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. 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.
Why Earley hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards