West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Ashmore Green
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Ashmore Green. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Ashmore Green
Christmas hog roast in Ashmore Green, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Ashmore Green, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. For lights switch-on evenings and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes for your guests.
For a Christmas party near Ashmore Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In Ashmore Green, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your Christmas party in Ashmore Green
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Cold Ash St Mark's C.E. School, suit a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Christmas catering near Ashmore Green
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ashmore Green? We can help. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St. Mark's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Ashmore Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Ashmore Green we cover include Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Ashmore Green include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Ashmore Green include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
Ashmore Green: your questions answered
Is Ashmore Green close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Ashmore Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens if it’s dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you come to Ashmore Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ashmore Green and the rest of West Berkshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where the roaster can go in Ashmore Green
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
Towns and villages near Ashmore Green
What else we do in Ashmore Green
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards