West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Oare, West Berkshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Oare.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Blessings and renewals
- Farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Oare
Occasions we serve in Oare
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Hosts in Oare book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
How our wedding hog roast works in Oare
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Oare: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. Whether it’s rustic barn receptions and evening food after the first dance, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Oare, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Oare (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A way in for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oare
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Oare
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At midsummer, sunset in Oare is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Oare
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater weddings of every size in Oare. 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 Oare to Reading (about 13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Shaw House (4 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oare, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Manor Lane and Old Street, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Oare, we also cover Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
Common questions in Oare
Is Oare close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Oare?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater in Oare?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Oare and West Berkshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give your coordinator the final menu
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Other occasions in Oare
Why choose a hog roast in Oare?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. 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 us?
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards