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Party Hog Roast in Littlestead Green
Party hog roast in Littlestead Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family reunions
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Littlestead Green
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Party hog roast in Littlestead Green, slow-roasted on site
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. For back-garden get-togethers and close and cul-de-sac parties, we will put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and apple sauce for your guests.
A country party near Littlestead Green is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning a party in Littlestead Green
Littlestead Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. A hog roast suits parties around Littlestead Green, whatever the venue. Littlestead Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Reading station, about 2.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Reading takes in RG4. Local streets include Row Lane and Foxhill Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Littlestead Green, we also cover Dunsden Green (1 mile east), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west), Play Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.6 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Littlestead Green includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A spot well away from the house
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Why choose party hog roast in Littlestead Green?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Littlestead Green. Typical bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A green space like Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
Littlestead Green questions
Which station is closest to Littlestead Green?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Littlestead Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cover Littlestead Green?
Yes, Littlestead Green is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At midsummer, it is light in Littlestead Green until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; 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 tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your party
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away