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Wedding Hog Roast in Caversham Heights
Wedding hog roast in Caversham Heights: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Late-night wedding food
- The main wedding meal
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Book a hog roast in Caversham Heights
Why choose a hog roast in Caversham Heights?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How our wedding hog roast works in Caversham Heights
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It’s food and a bit of theatre. We are frequently asked to cater rustic barn receptions and small, informal weddings, serving salads, halloumi skewers and crackling.
A farm or garden wedding near Caversham Heights suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Caversham Heights
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Travel to Caversham Heights
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Caversham Heights
We are gathering after a service at St. Andrew's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Caversham Heights?
Reading station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you cover Caversham Heights?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Caversham Heights and Reading. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Getting married in Caversham Heights?
Caversham Heights is about 1 mile west of Caversham, in Reading. Wherever your wedding is in Caversham Heights, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 34 places in Reading.
Within reach of Caversham Heights are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (2.1 miles west) and Greys Court (5 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. If you are marrying at a church near Caversham Heights, such as St. Andrew's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. Local streets include River Road, Chazey Road and Albert Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Caversham (1 mile east), Tokers Green (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north-east), Lower Caversham (1 mile south-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west), Whitley Wood (4 miles south), Sonning Common (3 miles north) and Fords Farm (3 miles south-west). Caversham Heights is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Caversham Heights include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Hemdean House School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Last Crumb pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding. Winter weddings in Caversham Heights are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Who books wedding hog roast in Caversham Heights?
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Caversham Heights, including:
- Garden weddings at home
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Small, informal weddings
- The main wedding meal
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What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
We’re on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Towns and villages near Caversham Heights
What else we do in Caversham Heights
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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