Our hog roast service in Newbury
Newbury is West Berkshire's main town, set in the Kennet valley where the Kennet and Avon Canal runs past the wharf and under the old bridge in the centre. The A34 and the M4 cross just to the north, the racecourse sits on the south-eastern side of town, and in every direction the chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs roll away towards Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.
It's a busy market town with a strong rural hinterland, and our work reflects that — farm weddings and shoot lunches as much as office parties. Every hog roast Newbury event gets the full service: the meat roasted on site, carved at the counter, with sides, sauces, breads and staff all included.
We cater across Newbury as part of our hog roast catering in Berkshire. For the full picture of how we work, see our hog roast catering page.
Where we cater in Newbury
Out in the country, the events are big and on private land. The Lambourn valley, famous for training racehorses, and villages such as Chieveley, Hermitage, Kintbury and Cold Ash have barns, paddocks and fields where marquees go up for weddings, harvest suppers and milestone birthdays. Closer to town, Thatcham, Speen, Wash Common and Greenham add family gardens, school events and sports clubs, while offices and business parks around the ring road hold staff days.
Downland access is the thing to plan. Farm tracks can be long and rutted, and chalk turns greasy after rain, so we'll ask where a vehicle can park safely. On race days, roads to the south-east of town fill up; if your date coincides with a meeting, we'll set off earlier.
- barns and marquees on Downs farms
- paddocks and yards in the Lambourn valley
- office and business-park events around the ring road
- family gardens in Thatcham and Wash Common
- cricket clubs and village halls
- shoot lunches and harvest suppers
BBQ catering in Newbury
Not every event suits a whole pig. For Newbury gatherings where people want choice — office lunches, club days, parties with lots of children — our BBQ catering is often the better fit: burgers, sausages and chicken cooked to order, with vegetarian and vegan options on their own grill space.
Read more about barbecue catering or browse the BBQ catering menu.
Events we cater in Newbury
Wedding hog roasts
Wedding season around Newbury means marquees on family farmland and converted barns in the Downs villages. A whole pig and a lamb make a generous main meal for a long guest list, and whatever's left feeds the evening crowd. We'll plan around any farm access quirks well before the day.
Wedding hog roastsCorporate events
Newbury's employers range from large offices to agricultural and equine businesses, and their events vary to match: a staff summer party on a business park, a thank-you lunch in a yard, a Christmas meal in a barn. We scale menu and staffing to the group and keep things simple for the organiser.
Corporate BBQ cateringBirthday & private parties
Families here tend to have the space — paddocks, big lawns, a barn — so parties can be large and relaxed. A hog roast becomes the focal point for 50ths, 60ths and anniversaries, with a BBQ added when there are plenty of children around.
Milestone birthday catering · Hog roasts for private partiesWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Nothing is carved in advance and left to sit. The pig goes on hours before service, fills the air with the smell of roasting pork, and is carved fresh for every guest with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce.
Sample hog roast menuLamb roast
Lamb works as the only roast or alongside pork. We carve it at the counter and serve it with mint sauce, herby salads and breads — a popular choice for summer weddings.
A whole lamb roastBBQ options
Beef burgers, pork sausages, marinated and BBQ-glazed chicken, veggie burgers, halloumi and plant-based sausages — pick three or four and we'll handle the rest.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
The sides make the meal. Choose from homemade coleslaw, mixed leaf salad, tomato and red onion salad, potato salad and pasta salad, plus fries, sweet potato fries or buttered new potatoes cooked on site. Fresh rolls, breads and a proper sauce table come as standard.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Most Newbury events have guests who don't eat pork, and many have vegetarians, vegans and people with allergies. We cook meat-free dishes separately when asked, label every dish, and can build a pork-free menu around lamb or the BBQ. Our allergen information explains what we can and can't guarantee.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Newbury
Alongside Newbury, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Berkshire hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Newbury
Do you cater in the Lambourn valley and the Downs villages?
Yes — Lambourn, East Garston, Chieveley, Hermitage, Kintbury, Cold Ash, Compton and the villages around them. Tell us about the approach to the venue, especially any farm tracks, when you get in touch.
Can you serve a shoot lunch near Newbury?
We can. A hog roast or whole lamb works well in a barn or under cover in a yard, with hot sides for cold days. Let us know the numbers and when the guns come in, and we'll time the carving accordingly.
Will a Newbury race meeting affect our event?
Only in terms of traffic. Roads near the racecourse can be slow on meeting days, so tell us if your date clashes and we'll allow extra time.
Do you only do hog roasts, or can we have a BBQ in Newbury?
Both, and lamb too. Plenty of Newbury events have a BBQ on its own or alongside the hog roast. Have a look at the BBQ menu for ideas.
