Reading · England
Hog roast hire in RG2
We cater in every part of the RG2 postcode district, which takes in Shinfield, Arborfield Garrison and Whitley Wood. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Hog roast hire in RG2
Places in RG2
- Shinfield
- Arborfield Garrison
- Whitley Wood
- Whitley
- Green Park
- Arborfield Cross
- Arborfield
- Earley
- Spencers Wood
- Coley Park
Events we cater in RG2
- Care homes
- Hog roast hire
- Film and TV sets
- Funerals and wakes
- Wedding hog roast
- Christmas parties
- Corporate and staff days
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in RG2
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We serve coleslaw, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and staff days and open days.
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
What you will pay
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 with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What’s near Shinfield
Bookings here are frequently close to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oakbank and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Bell & Bottle pub (less than half a mile south-east), Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west) and Pearman's Copse (0.8 miles north). Shinfield’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shinfield include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
Hog roast hire across RG2
RG2 covers everything from Earley, Shinfield and Arborfield Garrison to 3 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.
Shinfield: For anyone arriving by rail, Reading Green Park station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, can book a hog roast stall. Late September evenings in Shinfield lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Questions from RG2
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Is all of Reading covered?
Reading is part of our area, including RG2. Ask for a quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away