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Party Hog Roast in Emmer Green
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Emmer Green.
- Reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary parties
Book a hog roast in Emmer Green
Party hog roast in Emmer Green, slow-roasted on site
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will check it with you. Typical bookings include garden parties and christenings, with a vegan burger or sausage, coleslaw and crackling.
For a party in Emmer Green, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Who books party hog roast in Emmer Green?
You get to enjoy your own party.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Emmer Green:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Getting-engaged parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.2 miles west) and Greys Court (4.3 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
Places near Emmer Green
Also in Emmer Green
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A heads-up for next door
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Hosting a hog roast party in Emmer Green
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Emmer Green, from gardens to fields. Emmer Green is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Reading station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station. After a christening at a church like St Barnabas Church Hall, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For parties in RG4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Emmer Green, we also cover Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Emmer Green include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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.
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. A summer party in Emmer Green stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Emmer Green
Can you cater after a service at St Barnabas Church Hall?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Emmer Green?
Reading station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, with chicken as an alternative.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards