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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Fair Cross, West Berkshire
Wedding hog roast in Fair Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Blessings and renewals
- Garden weddings at home
Planning an event in Fair Cross?
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. At a December wedding in Fair Cross, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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About our wedding hog roast in Fair Cross
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so on the day everything is in place. For weddings in a family garden and marquee receptions, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Fair Cross, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fair Cross
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We take a hog roast for your wedding to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Fair Cross. We bring hog roasts to 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Fair Cross to Reading (6 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St. Mary the Virgin? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Among the historic houses close to Fair Cross are Stratfield Saye House (0.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Weddings anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fair Cross include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Events we cater in Fair Cross
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Fair Cross, including:
- Small, informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Blessings and renewals
If you want countryside in your photos, The Marshes Local Nature Reserve is not far.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels special. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Fair Cross
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Fair Cross
How far is Fair Cross from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Fair Cross?
Mortimer station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you work around our timings?
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.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will 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. Ask and we’ll check.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Fair Cross
Also in Fair Cross
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away