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Wedding Hog Roast for Norcot
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Norcot and across Reading.
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening receptions
- The main wedding meal
Planning an event in Norcot?
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
About our wedding hog roast in Norcot
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Norcot. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Whether it’s the main wedding meal and evening receptions, we can cook new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and salads for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Norcot often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Occasions we serve in Norcot
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
However big or small the event in Norcot, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Intimate weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
Moor Copse Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Norcot
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Norcot
Could you cook in Round Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Norcot close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Weddings in Norcot: venues, ceremonies and travel
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Norcot and the surrounding area. We cater all 34 towns and villages in Reading.
If you’re hoping for photos in Round Copse, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Marrying at Tilehurst Methodist Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
This part of Reading takes in RG30 and RG31, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Norcot is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). Open spaces near Norcot include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In Norcot, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, 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.
- Tell us whether it’s 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Norcot
What else we do in Norcot
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards