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Christmas Hog Roast for Burghfield
Christmas hog roast in Burghfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast for Burghfield
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Christmas hog roast in Burghfield, slow-roasted on site
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. Whether it is office Christmas parties and sports club Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Burghfield, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Burghfield?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Here’s what people in Burghfield most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Theale station is about 1.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Burghfield questions
How far is Burghfield from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Burghfield?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cover Burghfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Burghfield and the rest of Reading included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Burghfield
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Festive bookings around Burghfield
Burghfield is about 4 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Wherever your Christmas party is in Burghfield, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Burghfield is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Burghfield St Mary's C.E. Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Anywhere in RG30, we can bring the roaster to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Saxon Gate, Hazel Close and Willow Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Trash Green (1 mile north), Burghfield Hill (1 mile south), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-east), Norcot (4 miles north), West Reading (4 miles north-east), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north), Shinfield (4 miles east) and Arborfield Garrison (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Thames Valley Police Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Burghfield includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Burghfield include The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hatchgate pub (0.6 miles east)
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, it is dark in Burghfield by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Towns and villages near Burghfield
More for events in Burghfield
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Burghfield hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards