Wokingham · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Shurlock Row.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
Party hog roast in Shurlock Row
Shurlock Row parties: what to know
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cater parties across Shurlock Row and nearby, from gardens to fields. Shurlock Row is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shurlock Row to Reading (7 miles away).
This part of Wokingham takes in RG10. From Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover parties in Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile east)
About our party hog roast in Shurlock Row
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Shurlock Row, then carve at the time you choose, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. On the menu are coleslaw, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for christenings and street parties.
Country parties near Shurlock Row suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Shurlock Row
Is Shurlock Row too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Shurlock Row close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Events we cater in Shurlock Row
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Shurlock Row, such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Christenings
- Retirement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Twyford station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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How we price a hog roast for your party
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Site access
- Travel to Shurlock Row
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Evening parties in Shurlock Row need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away