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Wedding Hog Roast in Sonning
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Sonning.
- Farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
Book a hog roast in Sonning
Wedding hog roast near Sonning
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. Popular choices include carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for post-wedding gatherings and evening food after the first dance.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Sonning, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Places near Sonning
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Weddings in Sonning: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Sonning. Sonning is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
Marrying at St Andrew's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
We cover weddings in every part of RG4 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the B478 and B4446 close by, Sonning is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sonning include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Sonning include Reading Blue Coat School (within half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose wedding hog roast in Sonning?
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
People around Sonning book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
- Farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
Sonning Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Sonning suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Sonning, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Sonning
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Sonning
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Sonning questions
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
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.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away