West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Spencers Wood
Hog roast hire in Spencers Wood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
Book a hog roast in Spencers Wood
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Hog roast hire in Spencers Wood, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Spencers Wood, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthdays and corporate events, with hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken.
There may be a hall or playing field near Spencers Wood if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Spencers Wood hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Bringing a hog roast to Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Spencers Wood. We cater 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Churches such as St Michael and All Angels rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does. Within reach of Spencers Wood are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (3.3 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Events anywhere in RG7 and RG2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Spencers Wood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Spencers Wood include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Spencers Wood
What else we do in Spencers Wood
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for a long roast: around Spencers Wood, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Spencers Wood
Which station is closest to Spencers Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Will people get crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Where the roaster can go in Spencers Wood
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Spencers Wood
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Crackling
Why choose hog roast hire in Spencers Wood?
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
In Spencers Wood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
- Summer garden parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Oakbank, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards