Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Crowthorne, Wokingham
Wedding hog roast in Crowthorne: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Wedding hog roast in Crowthorne
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Wedding hog roast in Crowthorne, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Crowthorne. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. On the menu are crackling, salads and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for evening receptions and garden weddings at home.
In a town like Crowthorne, a ceremony and then a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That’s ideal for a hog roast: the roaster cooks outside while guests celebrate. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Events we cater in Crowthorne
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Intimate weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Edgbarrow Woods, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
Getting married in Crowthorne?
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. Weddings in Crowthorne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Marrying at Crowthorne Methodist Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. If you want countryside in your photos, Heath Lake is not far.
Anywhere in RG45 and RG40, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A321 and B3348, Crowthorne is simple for us to get to for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Crowthorne, we also cover Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Crowthorne has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Crowthorne include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Nearby schools include King Edward VI Aston School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Nearby places to Crowthorne
What else we do in Crowthorne
Common questions in Crowthorne
Can you cater after a service at Crowthorne Methodist Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Crowthorne?
Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels special. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Crowthorne hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Crowthorne
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Power for lights in the evening
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Crowthorne
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Crowthorne, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding in Crowthorne. In Crowthorne, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away