Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Wokingham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Wokingham and the surrounding area.
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast in Wokingham
Wokingham weddings: local tips
Wokingham is about 33 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Wokingham, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wokingham to Reading (6 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Holt Copse & Joel Park, and the countryside around Wokingham suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Wokingham, such as Church of St Paul, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Wherever your wedding is in RG40, RG41, RG7 and RG10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Market Square and London Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Wokingham sits on or near the A321 and A329, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Close by, we cover weddings in Woosehill (1 mile west), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (2 miles north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (3 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.9 miles north-west) and Wokingham Hospital (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include The Holt School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Crispin's School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Station Tap (less than half a mile east)
Wedding hog roast in Wokingham, carved to order
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. Typical bookings include rustic barn receptions and marquee weddings, with rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers.
A large place like Wokingham offers hotels, function rooms and gardens. A hog roast suits any reception with outdoor space for the roaster. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
The process
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. Evening food at a Wokingham wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Wokingham
How far is Wokingham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Wokingham?
Wokingham has its own station: Wokingham station.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
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Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A way in for the roaster
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels special. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Wokingham?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Here’s what people in Wokingham most often book a hog roast for:
- Marquee receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Garden weddings at home
- Intimate weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Wokingham station serves Wokingham directly.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards