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Wedding Hog Roast in Finchampstead
Wedding hog roast in Finchampstead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Intimate weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Finchampstead
Wedding hog roast in Finchampstead, carved to order
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. For vow renewals and blessings and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of crackling, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Near Finchampstead, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Places near Finchampstead
Other occasions in Finchampstead
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Finchampstead
Finchampstead is about 2 miles north-west of Yateley, in Wokingham. A hog roast suits weddings around Finchampstead, whatever the venue. Finchampstead is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Horseshoe Lake, and the countryside around Finchampstead suits an outdoor reception. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Crowthorne station, roughly 1.7 miles east of the centre.
Weddings anywhere in RG40 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Village, Manor Barns Lane and Longwater Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Eversley Centre (1 mile south-west), Eversley Cross (1 mile south), California (1 mile north-west), Eversley (1 mile west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (8 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north), Woodley (7 miles north), Earley (6 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles east) and Lower Earley (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Finchampstead includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Finchampstead include Yateley School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen's Oak pub (0.5 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Questions from Finchampstead
Which station is closest to Finchampstead?
Crowthorne station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are typically enough.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Evening food at a Finchampstead wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Finchampstead
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
In Finchampstead and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a family garden
If you’re marrying at a church near Finchampstead, such as Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What affects the price in Finchampstead
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Finchampstead
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away