Reading · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Pingewood, Reading
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Pingewood and the surrounding area.
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Pingewood
Getting married in Pingewood?
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Pingewood? We cover the whole area. We cater 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 0.6 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Pingewood are Mapledurham House (4.7 miles north) and Stratfield Saye House (4.8 miles south). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Here we cover the RG30 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
Wedding hog roast in Pingewood, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Pingewood. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Whether it is weddings in a family garden and the day after the wedding, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork and more.
A wedding in a small place like Pingewood frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What affects the price in Pingewood
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Pingewood
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Winter weddings in Pingewood are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Pingewood
Other occasions in Pingewood
Events we cater in Pingewood
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Pingewood, such as:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Second-day get-togethers
For outdoor photos, South Lake is close by.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give final numbers in good time
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
FAQs for Pingewood
Do you come out to small places like Pingewood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Pingewood from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will liaise with them.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away