West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Colthrop, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Colthrop.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Colthrop
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Christmas hog roast in Colthrop, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Whether it’s winter open days and late-night shopping events, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes for your guests.
Near Colthrop, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Other occasions in Colthrop
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-December sunset in Colthrop comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A short route for our equipment
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Christmas catering near Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater Christmas parties across Colthrop and nearby. Colthrop is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Thatcham station is about 0.5 miles away. A winter fair at a school like Francis Baily Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG19 and RG18, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Colthrop, we cover Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Colthrop include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Colthrop?
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
In Colthrop and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
If a church like St Mary's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
FAQs for Colthrop
Do you come out to small places like Colthrop?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Colthrop?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater in Colthrop?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Colthrop and the rest of West Berkshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Colthrop?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Colthrop hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically 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
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away