West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Crookham, West Berkshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Crookham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Society Christmas socials
A hog roast near Crookham
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently 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.
Christmas hog roast in Crookham, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Crookham. Whether it’s new Year parties and christmas fairs, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In winter near Crookham, we need firm ground and light. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Crookham?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Crookham, such as:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
If a church like Church of St Peter is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Crookham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Crookham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Crookham?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A short route for our equipment
- Indoor space for eating
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Crookham in December: what to know
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Hosts in Crookham book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Crookham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 1.6 miles north-west. A winter fair at a school like Brimpton C.E. Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Anywhere in RG7 and RG19, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Crookham includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Nearby places to Crookham
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By about 4:00pm in late December, Crookham is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away