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Wedding Hog Roast in Southcote
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Southcote. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Garden weddings at home
A hog roast near Southcote
Wedding hog roast in Southcote, carved to order
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It’s food and a bit of theatre. We are often asked to cater garden weddings at home and anniversary vow renewals, serving halloumi skewers, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken.
Weddings in a place like Southcote 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Southcote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Southcote
Southcote is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We cater weddings across Southcote and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For outdoor photos, Fobney Island Wetland Reserve is close by.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, RG31 and RG1. Local streets include Bath Road, Dwyer Road and Brunel Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Fords Farm (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile west), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-west) and Norcot (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Southcote includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Southcote include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Happy Prospect pub (under half a mile east)
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Southcote are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Southcote
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Whatever the occasion in Southcote, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- The day after the wedding
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
- Home weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.1 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
FAQs for Southcote
Can you cater after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Southcote close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Southcote
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Southcote
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Towns and villages near Southcote
Other occasions in Southcote
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards