Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Hog roast hire in SL5
Hosting a party in SL5? We cover North Ascot, Broomhall and South Ascot and the rest of the district, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Hog roast catering across SL5
Areas within SL5
- North Ascot
- Broomhall
- South Ascot
- Sunninghill
- Sunningdale
- Ascot
- Beggar's Bush
- Brookside
- Cheapside
- Chavey Down
- Blacknest
- Bracknell
- The Warren
- Bullbrook
- Martins Heron
- Warfield Park
- Winkfield Row
What we do in SL5
- Hog roast hire
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Care homes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas parties
- Wedding hog roast
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
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About hog roast hire in SL5
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Typical bookings include community events and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with crackling, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
What it costs in SL5
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Near you in North Ascot
Locally, our bookings take us close to Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School, LVS Ascot and Garth Hill College and the streets around them. Also close by are Royal Hunt pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Chapel of St Mary and St John (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Ascot station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near North Ascot include Virginia Water Lake.
Hog roast hire across SL5
There are 3 towns and 7 villages and hamlets in SL5, so whether your event is in Bracknell, North Ascot and The Warren or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings.
North Ascot: For a fundraiser at a school like Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? Ascot station is about 1 mile away. In North Ascot, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
Events we cater in SL5
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in SL5: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
People around SL5 book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings and receptions
- Corporate events
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast in SL5
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards