West Berkshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Spencers Wood
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Spencers Wood.
- Anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Garden parties
Slow-roasted pork in Spencers Wood
Party hog roast near Spencers Wood
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. Whether it is wedding anniversaries and retirement parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and crackling and more.
Parties around Spencers Wood are often relaxed garden affairs. A hog roast fits right in. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning a party in Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cover Spencers Wood and its neighbours for parties. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Michael and All Angels, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Among the historic houses close to Spencers Wood are Stratfield Saye House (3.3 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in RG7 and RG2, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Spencers Wood, we also cover Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). Spencers Wood is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A word with the neighbours
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Nearby places to Spencers Wood
Also in Spencers Wood
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Spencers Wood hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Spencers Wood
Can you do a hog roast in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Spencers Wood from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about children’s portions
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Autumn parties in Spencers Wood get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Spencers Wood
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
- 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