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Christmas Hog Roast for Burghfield Bridge
Christmas hog roast in Burghfield Bridge: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
A hog roast near Burghfield Bridge
About our Christmas hog roast in Burghfield Bridge
Festive events of all kinds around Burghfield Bridge suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. For christmas lights switch-ons and december open days, we can cook roast turkey, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a Christmas party near Burghfield Bridge, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Burghfield Bridge: your questions answered
How far is Burghfield Bridge from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Burghfield Bridge?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you come to Burghfield Bridge?
Yes, Burghfield Bridge is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who does not eat pork
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
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Events we cater in Burghfield Bridge
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Burghfield Bridge, such as:
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
If a church like St Matthew's is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What affects the price in Burghfield Bridge
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or RG30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Christmas catering near Burghfield Bridge
Burghfield Bridge is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. We cover Burghfield Bridge and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cater 34 places in Reading.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Reading Green Park station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like Kennet Valley Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Here we cover the RG30 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Mill Road, Green Lane and Burghfield Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Burghfield Bridge we cover include Fords Farm (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile north-east), Horncastle (1 mile north), Pingewood (1 mile south-east) and Beansheaf Farm (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Burghfield Bridge includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield Bridge include Prospect School (1.2 miles north) and Elvian School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Sunset in Burghfield Bridge in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Burghfield Bridge hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards