West Berkshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Longlane
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Longlane? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
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How our wedding hog roast works in Longlane
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. We serve crackling, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for rustic barn receptions and small, informal weddings.
Near Longlane, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Longlane
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Also in Longlane
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Longlane weddings: local tips
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cover Longlane and its neighbours for weddings. We cater 155 places across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Longlane to Reading (13 miles away).
Within reach of Longlane are historic houses such as Shaw House (2.7 miles south-west) and Benham Park (4.5 miles south-west). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Longlane, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cover weddings in every part of RG18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Longlane we cover include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Longlane include Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding in Longlane. Evening food at a Longlane wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books wedding hog roast in Longlane?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Here’s what people in Longlane most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- The main wedding meal
- Home weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give final numbers in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Evening food typically goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Longlane
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Longlane questions
Do you come out to small places like Longlane?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards