West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Inkpen, West Berkshire
Wedding hog roast in Inkpen: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Evening receptions
- Home weddings
- The main wedding meal
A hog roast near Inkpen
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Inkpen
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Inkpen suit a hog roast. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Inkpen to Reading (about 22 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Anywhere in RG17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Wedding hog roast near Inkpen
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so on the day everything is in place. We’re frequently asked to cater intimate weddings and post-wedding gatherings, serving crackling, carved roast pork and new potatoes.
Rural weddings around Inkpen have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Inkpen
Which station is closest to Inkpen?
Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Inkpen close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Who books wedding hog roast in Inkpen?
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Inkpen and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
Within reach of Inkpen are historic houses such as Stargroves (3.2 miles south-east) and Benham Park (4.6 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
Also in Inkpen
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Permission for outside catering
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Inkpen is about 9:25pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- 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.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A hog roast compared with other options
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Inkpen
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards