Wokingham · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Coley Park
Wedding hog roast in Coley Park: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast for Coley Park
Wedding hog roast in Coley Park, slow-roasted on site
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. We serve crackling, new potatoes and carved roast pork, and we are often booked for evening receptions and farm weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Coley Park suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
For event organisers in Coley Park
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Occasions we serve in Coley Park
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coley Park and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Small, informal weddings
- Late-night wedding food
Historic houses near Coley Park include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Coley Park
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Coley Park. We bring hog roasts to all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Eldon Square can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. It’s worth telling train travellers that Reading West station is about 0.7 miles away.
Here we cover the RG1, RG30 and RG2 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Coley Park sits on or near the A4, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Other places close to Coley Park we cover include Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Foresters Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
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
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or RG1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Coley Park
Is Coley Park close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Coley Park?
The closest is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, sunset in Coley Park is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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