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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Cockpole Green, Wokingham
Wedding hog roast in Cockpole Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Late-night wedding food
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Wedding hog roast in Cockpole Green
Wedding hog roast near Cockpole Green
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. We serve halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater post-wedding gatherings and late-night wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Cockpole Green often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Evening food at a Cockpole Green wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cockpole Green
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Cockpole Green weddings: local tips
Cockpole Green is about 5 miles south-west of Marlow, in Wokingham. We are happy to travel to Cockpole Green for weddings. Cockpole Green is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Shiplake station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Paul's Mission Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Anywhere in RG10, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Warren Row Road, Hatch Gate Lane and Ashley Hill Place, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Bowsey Hill (1 mile south-east), Warren Row (1 mile east), Remenham Hill (1 mile north-west), Wargrave (2 miles south) and Frogmill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (8 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (11 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St Mark's Hospital (4.5 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles west). Open spaces near Cockpole Green include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Why choose a hog roast in Cockpole Green?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Why choose wedding hog roast in Cockpole Green?
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a family garden
- The main wedding meal
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
Nearby historic houses include Harleyford Manor (2.7 miles north-east) and Greenlands (3 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
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What else we do in Cockpole Green
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Cockpole Green: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Mill Meadows?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Cockpole Green from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away