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Party Hog Roast in Woodley
Party hog roast in Woodley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Milestone birthdays
A hog roast near Woodley
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Party hog roast in Woodley, slow-roasted on site
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. For retirement parties and back-garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and jacket potatoes and more.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Woodley frequently happen at home or in a local hall. Either works, given an outdoor spot to cook. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Woodley
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Towns and villages near Woodley
Also in Woodley
Questions from Woodley
Which station is closest to Woodley?
The closest is Winnersh Triangle station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at United Reformed Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do children like hog roasts?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Hosting a hog roast party in Woodley
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. We are happy to travel to Woodley for parties and the places nearby. Woodley is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover.
A green space like Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. For guests coming by train, Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cater parties across the RG5, RG6 and RG10 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Woodley sits on or near the A4 and A3290, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Woodley has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Woodley include South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Local schools include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull And Chequers pub (less than half a mile north)
Why choose party hog roast in Woodley?
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Here’s what people in Woodley most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
A christening at United Reformed Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your party in Woodley. Sunset in Woodley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Woodley
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Woodley
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are 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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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