West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Beansheaf Farm
Christmas hog roast in Beansheaf Farm: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Beansheaf Farm
Festive bookings around Beansheaf Farm
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Christmas parties in Beansheaf Farm are part of our patch. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If a church like Church of St Michael is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Here we cover the RG31 and RG30 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Beansheaf Farm includes Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Murdochs pub (within half a mile north)
Christmas hog roast in Beansheaf Farm, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Beansheaf Farm suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. Whether it is work Christmas parties and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Around Beansheaf Farm, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Beansheaf Farm
Can you do a hog roast in Calcot Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Beansheaf Farm?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
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The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Where the roaster can go in Beansheaf Farm
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Light by the serving table
- Indoor space for eating
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Occasions we serve in Beansheaf Farm
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Beansheaf Farm book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Calcot Infant School and Nursery, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By about 3:55pm in late December, Beansheaf Farm is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards