Reading · England
Party Hog Roast for Horncastle
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 Horncastle.
- Getting-engaged parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Anniversary parties
Party hog roast for Horncastle
How our party hog roast works in Horncastle
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and anniversary parties.
For a party in Horncastle, home is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Horncastle
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A heads-up for next door
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Horncastle
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Horncastle
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
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.
Events we cater in Horncastle
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Whatever the occasion in Horncastle, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Naming ceremonies
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Horncastle are Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Why choose a hog roast in Horncastle?
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Horncastle
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, it’s light in Horncastle until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Nearby places to Horncastle
What else we do in Horncastle
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Questions from Horncastle
How far is Horncastle from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Horncastle?
Reading West station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you come to Horncastle?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Horncastle and Reading. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Parties in Horncastle: homes, halls and local tips
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. A hog roast suits parties around Horncastle, whatever the venue. We cater all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
A christening at Church of St Michael followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Here we cover the RG30 and RG31 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Horncastle has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Horncastle include Prospect School (under half a mile north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Happy Prospect pub (0.7 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away