West Berkshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Beansheaf Farm
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Beansheaf Farm.
- The day after the wedding
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast for Beansheaf Farm
Wedding hog roast near Beansheaf Farm
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Beansheaf Farm suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Typical bookings include marquee weddings and late-night wedding food, with crackling, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
A farm or garden wedding near Beansheaf Farm suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose wedding hog roast in Beansheaf Farm?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Beansheaf Farm, such as:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Hosehill Lake is close by.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why choose a hog roast in Beansheaf Farm?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels special. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Permission for outside catering
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Beansheaf Farm, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Beansheaf Farm: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you cook in Calcot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Weddings in Beansheaf Farm: venues, ceremonies and travel
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Beansheaf Farm and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Beansheaf Farm is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater.
For guests travelling by train, Theale station, about 1.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Beansheaf Farm include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
For weddings in RG31 and RG30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
A little further out are Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Beansheaf Farm includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Murdochs pub (less than half a mile north)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Towns and villages near Beansheaf Farm
Also in Beansheaf Farm
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards