West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Ashford Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Ashford Hill.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Ashford Hill
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ashford Hill
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
Near Ashford Hill, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Occasions we serve in Ashford Hill
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ashford Hill, such as:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ashford Hill Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
Why choose a hog roast in Ashford Hill?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Ashford Hill hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. A lunchtime Christmas party in Ashford Hill is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Ashford Hill
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Vehicle access close by
- A lit route to the food
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Christmas parties in Ashford Hill: local tips
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Ashford Hill. We cater 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ashford Hill to Reading (12 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3 miles north.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG19. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Ashford Hill we cover include Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Ashford Hill include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Ashford Hill
What’s the nearest station to Ashford Hill?
Midgham station, about 3 miles north of the centre.
Is Ashford Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards