West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Burghfield Hill, West Berkshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Burghfield Hill and the surrounding area.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
Planning an event in Burghfield Hill?
About our Christmas hog roast in Burghfield Hill
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. We are frequently asked to cater christmas markets and sports club Christmas do’s, serving roast turkey, apple sauce and crackling.
At a festive party in Burghfield Hill, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026

Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
What affects the price in Burghfield Hill
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Burghfield Hill
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Burghfield Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Burghfield Hill?
Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
How far is Burghfield Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
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.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Burghfield Hill
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
However big or small the event in Burghfield Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Festive open evenings
A winter fair at a school like Garland Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
Burghfield Hill in December: what to know
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Burghfield Hill. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.
Train travellers will want to know that Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Anywhere in RG7 and RG30, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Burghfield Hill we cover include Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Burghfield Hill has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Burghfield Hill includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
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How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Christmas parties in Burghfield Hill are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter 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. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Burghfield Hill hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards