West Berkshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Longlane
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Longlane. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Street parties
- Reunions
Slow-roasted pork in Longlane
About our party hog roast in Longlane
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries, we can cook rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and coleslaw for your guests.
Near Longlane, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. At midsummer, it’s light in Longlane until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Perfect for your party in Longlane
Children typically love it, with chicken as a backup.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Longlane, including:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Longlane are Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Party venues around Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Longlane and its neighbours for parties. Longlane is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Longlane to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Longlane, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RG18, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Longlane, we also cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Longlane include Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Longlane
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A step-free way into the garden
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Longlane
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Also in Longlane
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
FAQs for Longlane
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Longlane close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Longlane?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards