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Wedding Hog Roast for Sonning Common
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Sonning Common.
- Late-night wedding food
- Garden weddings at home
- Intimate weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Sonning Common
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our wedding hog roast works in Sonning Common
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. We serve crackling, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are often booked for evening receptions and small, informal weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Sonning Common suits a hog roast. We need level ground, cover and a way in. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Sonning Common
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. We take a hog roast for your wedding to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Sonning Common and the surrounding area. Sonning Common is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
After a ceremony at a church like The Church of Christ the King, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For outdoor photos, Sonning Hill is close by, and the countryside around Sonning Common suits an outdoor reception.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over RG4 and RG9. Local streets include Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Sonning Common we cover include Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). Sonning Common is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Sonning Common includes Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles south-west) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Hare & Hounds pub (within half a mile north)
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Sonning Common
Which station is closest to Sonning Common?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east of the centre.
Is Sonning Common close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it is a full wedding breakfast; for evening food, rolls are usually enough.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
For event organisers in Sonning Common
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves a lot of people fast. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At a December wedding in Sonning Common, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Occasions we serve in Sonning Common
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Sonning Common, such as:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Weddings in a marquee
- Second-day get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Sonning Common are Greys Court (2.2 miles north-east) and Mapledurham House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
Places near Sonning Common
More for events in Sonning Common
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away