Wokingham · England
Hog Roast Catering in Coley Park, Wokingham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Coley Park and across Wokingham.
- Staff days and open days
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Slow-roasted pork in Coley Park
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Hog roast hire for your event in Coley Park
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve salads, coleslaw and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and corporate events.
There may be a hall or playing field near Coley Park if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
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Working with your venue
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.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Light matters for a long roast: around Coley Park, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast in Coley Park
Coley Park is about 1 mile south-west of Reading, in Wokingham. Coley Park is well within our area for events. Coley Park is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
Coming by train? Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Coley Park include Mapledurham House (3.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Wherever your event is in RG1, RG30 and RG2, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your event is on Hay Road, Shaw Road and Field Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A4, Coley Park is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Reading (1 mile north-east), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Green Park (1 mile south), Whitley (2 miles south-east) and Newtown (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles east), Woodley (4 miles east), Crowthorne (10 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (5 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coley Park include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Schools near Coley Park include The WREN School (0.6 miles west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Foresters Arms (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Coley Park?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Coley Park hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books hog roast hire in Coley Park?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
In Coley Park and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
For a fundraiser at a school like St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
FAQs for Coley Park
Which station is closest to Coley Park?
The closest is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is Coley Park close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
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.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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