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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Whitley Wood, Reading
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Whitley Wood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Farm weddings
Book a hog roast in Whitley Wood
Whitley Wood weddings: local tips
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Whitley Wood. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Whitley Wood include Stratfield Saye House (4.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church like St Paul's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
For weddings in RG2, RG7 and RG6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You will find Whitley Wood on the M4, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover weddings in Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Whitley Wood is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Local schools include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
About our wedding hog roast in Whitley Wood
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. Whether it’s marquee weddings and relaxed, low-key weddings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and salads and more.
For a smaller place like Whitley Wood, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground, cover and a way in. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Whitley Wood
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Occasions we serve in Whitley Wood
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Whitley Wood:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Marquee receptions
If you’re hoping for photos in Pearman's Copse, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Whitley Wood
How far is Whitley Wood from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Whitley Wood?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Winter weddings in Whitley Wood are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission for outside catering
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards