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Party Hog Roast for Lower Caversham
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Lower Caversham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Party hog roast in Lower Caversham
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Party hog roast in Lower Caversham, carved to order
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Lower Caversham, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. Whether it’s engagement parties and retirement parties, we can cook jacket potatoes, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
In a place like Lower Caversham, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Parking close to the house
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Lower Caversham parties: what to know
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Lower Caversham and the surrounding area are covered for parties. Lower Caversham is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John the Baptist, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in RG4 and RG1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Lower Caversham, we also cover Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Caversham include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Lower Caversham include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Cow Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
FAQs for Lower Caversham
Which station is closest to Lower Caversham?
Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
Do we need to wash up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Lower Caversham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Lower Caversham and the rest of Reading included. Send us the address for a quote.
What affects the price in Lower Caversham
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Lower Caversham
- Numbers
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your party. By late September, sunset in Lower Caversham is about 7:05pm; by December it’s about 3:55pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Events we cater in Lower Caversham
Young and old enjoy it.
Hosts in Lower Caversham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Engagement parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Thinking of a hog roast in Eldon Square? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away