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Party Hog Roast for West Reading
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in West Reading.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Party hog roast in West Reading
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A word with the neighbours
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in West Reading
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Party hog roast in West Reading, carved to order
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you can enjoy your own party. Whether it’s street parties and naming ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage.
In a place like West Reading, a party at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
What affects the price in West Reading
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: use our quote form.
Questions from West Reading
Could you cook in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to West Reading?
Reading West station, in West Reading itself.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What about kids?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Perfect for your party in West Reading
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, with chicken as a backup.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around West Reading, including:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions
Guests arriving by train should know that Reading West station serves West Reading directly.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
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Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. For an evening party in West Reading, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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West Reading parties: what to know
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. A hog roast suits parties around West Reading, whatever the venue. West Reading is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Within reach of West Reading are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.8 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mark, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RG30, RG1 and RG31 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. West Reading sits on or near the A4, which makes travel to your party easy. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Reading, West Reading has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near West Reading include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Thistle Public House (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
The menu, 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.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away