Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Woosehill, Wokingham
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Woosehill.
- Late-night wedding food
- Garden weddings at home
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
A hog roast near Woosehill
FAQs for Woosehill
Which station is closest to Woosehill?
Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How far is Woosehill from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you come to Woosehill?
Yes, Woosehill is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How our wedding hog roast works in Woosehill
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Woosehill suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. We’re frequently asked to cater garden weddings at home and second-day get-togethers, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
For a smaller place like Woosehill, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For a summer wedding in Woosehill, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Woosehill
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Lighting for evening service
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Woosehill
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Woosehill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Woosehill weddings: local tips
Woosehill is about 1 mile west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Woosehill, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Woosehill is one of 35 places in Wokingham we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Woosehill to Reading (6 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Holt Copse & Joel Park, and the countryside around Woosehill suits an outdoor reception. It is worth telling train travellers that Wokingham station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your wedding is in RG41, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Heron Road, Arthur Road and Heelas Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Wokingham (1 mile east), Emmbrook (1 mile north), Sindlesham (1 mile north-west), Winnersh (2 miles north-west) and Hurst (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Reading (6 miles north-west), Earley (4 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west), Newtown (5 miles north-west) and Coley Park (6 miles north-west). Woosehill is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woosehill include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Emmbrook School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Leathern Bottel pub (0.5 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Woosehill
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Woosehill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Blessings and renewals
- Home weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Intimate weddings
Marrying at Woosehill Community Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards