Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Woodley, Wokingham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Woodley and the surrounding area.
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
Planning an event in Woodley?
How our wedding hog roast works in Woodley
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. We serve halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and post-wedding gatherings.
Couples in Woodley frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a local hall. A hog roast fits that style. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Getting married in Woodley?
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. We cover Woodley and its neighbours for weddings. We bring hog roasts to 35 places across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning photos in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as United Reformed Church often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
For weddings in RG5, RG6 and RG10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Woodley sits on or near the A4 and A3290, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Woodley we cover include Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Wokingham, Woodley has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Within reach you will find South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull And Chequers pub (under half a mile north)
Also near Woodley
What else we do in Woodley
What affects the price in Woodley
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Woodley is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Woodley
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Woodley
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Power for lights in the evening
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Woodley
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Woodley
Which station is closest to Woodley?
The closest is Winnersh Triangle station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Woodley close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Occasions we serve in Woodley
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Small, informal weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Alder Moors isn’t far.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away