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Wedding Hog Roast in Arborfield Garrison
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Arborfield Garrison and the surrounding area.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Late-night wedding food
- Garden weddings at home
A hog roast near Arborfield Garrison
Wedding hog roast in Arborfield Garrison, slow-roasted on site
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For evening receptions and barn and farm weddings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, carved roast pork and salads.
Weddings in a place like Arborfield Garrison often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Arborfield Garrison
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We cater weddings across Arborfield Garrison and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 34 places across Reading. Our bookings stretch from Arborfield Garrison to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for The Marshes Local Nature Reserve, and the countryside around Arborfield Garrison suits an outdoor reception.
For weddings in RG2 and RG40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Arborfield Garrison is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Well-known places in the area include Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Arborfield Garrison includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Local schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bramshill Hunt pub (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Arborfield Garrison
Other occasions in Arborfield Garrison
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Arborfield Garrison at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Arborfield Garrison
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Arborfield Garrison:
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Rustic barn receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Why choose a hog roast in Arborfield Garrison?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Permission for outside catering
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Arborfield Garrison
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Arborfield Garrison: your questions answered
Could you cook in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Arborfield Garrison?
Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will work with them on the details.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are generally enough.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away