Wokingham · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Reading, Wokingham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Reading and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement parties
Book a hog roast in Reading
About our party hog roast in Reading
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. The smell sets the mood. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for naming ceremonies and summer parties in the garden.
There are plenty of party venues in Reading, but home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we get into the garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Why choose party hog roast in Reading?
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Reading, including:
- Engagement celebrations
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (3.6 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Parking close to the house
- A step-free way into the garden
- Neighbours warned about the smell
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
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Common questions in Reading
Which station is closest to Reading?
Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Eldon Square?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or the cost guide.
Party venues around Reading
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Reading, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 35 places in Wokingham.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as All Nations Christian Centre, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading West station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Anywhere in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30, we can bring the roaster to you. Your party could be at a house on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Reading on the A4 and A33, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Reading we cover include Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Schools near Reading include Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north) and Kendrick School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Former Kennet Arms (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east)
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. A summer party in Reading stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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