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Party Hog Roast for Norcot
Party hog roast in Norcot: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Christenings
Party hog roast for Norcot
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Norcot
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Party hog roast near Norcot
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. We are often asked to cater engagement parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, serving jacket potatoes, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
In a place like Norcot, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Hosting a hog roast party in Norcot
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Norcot and the surrounding area. Norcot is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Within reach of Norcot are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (1.8 miles north) and Basildon Park (4.9 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Tilehurst Methodist Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of RG30 and RG31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Norcot we cover include Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Norcot is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). The countryside around Norcot includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Norcot include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Perfect for your party in Norcot
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
In Norcot and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
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Norcot questions
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Norcot?
Tilehurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is our garden suitable?
Most gardens can work, given access for the equipment. A picture helps.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What happens on the day
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. A summer party in Norcot stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Norcot
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards