Wokingham · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Hurst
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Hurst and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
Planning an event in Hurst?
Wedding hog roast in Hurst, slow-roasted on site
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Hurst suit a hog roast. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Whether it is small, informal weddings and vow renewals and blessings, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken and more.
A wedding in a small place like Hurst frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
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A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Permission for outside catering
- A way in for the roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Getting married in Hurst?
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. We cover weddings in Hurst, along with the towns and villages around it. Hurst is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater.
If you are hoping for photos in Loddon Nature Reserve, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Put the station on your invitation: Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Schools near Hurst include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Hurst, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s 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.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
What affects the price in Hurst
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Hurst
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Whatever the occasion in Hurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Farm weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
After a ceremony at a church like Hurst Gospel Hall, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
Hurst questions
We are gathering after a service at Hurst Gospel Hall: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hurst?
Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater in Hurst?
Yes, Hurst is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we offer lamb too?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away