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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Burghfield, Reading
Wedding hog roast in Burghfield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
A hog roast near Burghfield
Planning a wedding hog roast in Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Burghfield and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. We cater all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles north-west of the centre. Hosehill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Burghfield suits an outdoor reception.
For weddings in RG30, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
How our wedding hog roast works in Burghfield
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. For the main wedding meal and blessings and renewals, we’ll put together a menu of carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near Burghfield, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Burghfield
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Permission for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Burghfield?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Burghfield
Other occasions in Burghfield
Occasions we serve in Burghfield
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burghfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Farm weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Marquee receptions
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Golden-hour photos in Burghfield at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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 arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Questions from Burghfield
Is Burghfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Burghfield?
Theale station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll sort the details with them.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Burghfield, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards