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Christmas Hog Roast in Arborfield Garrison
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Arborfield Garrison.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Lights switch-on evenings
Slow-roasted pork in Arborfield Garrison
How our Christmas hog roast works in Arborfield Garrison
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. On the menu are roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes, and we are frequently booked for staff Christmas do’s and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
In Arborfield Garrison, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Arborfield Garrison
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Where the roaster can go in Arborfield Garrison
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close by
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Arborfield Garrison comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Arborfield Garrison
Can you do a hog roast in Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Arborfield Garrison?
Wokingham station, about 3.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; serving can be indoors.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Festive bookings around Arborfield Garrison
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. We are happy to travel to Arborfield Garrison for Christmas parties. We cater all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bohunt School Wokingham, suit a hog roast.
For Christmas parties in RG2 and RG40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Arborfield Garrison has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bramshill Hunt pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Arborfield Garrison
Other occasions in Arborfield Garrison
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose a hog roast in Arborfield Garrison?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Arborfield Garrison hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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