Wokingham · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Newtown, Wokingham
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Newtown. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christenings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Book a hog roast in Newtown
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A word with the neighbours
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
How our party hog roast works in Newtown
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you’re ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Typical bookings include ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and leaving and retirement do’s, with coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
Around Newtown, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Hosting a hog roast party in Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Newtown, from gardens to fields. We cover 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. A christening at St John and St Stephen followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Wherever your party is in RG1, RG6 and RG4, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover parties in Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Newtown is among the bigger towns we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you will also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Questions from Newtown
Which station is closest to Newtown?
Reading station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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What affects the price in Newtown
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Newtown
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Newtown. Here are some of the most popular:
- Naming ceremonies
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.3 miles north-west). 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 you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Newtown, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away