Wokingham · England
Christmas Party Catering in Crowthorne, Wokingham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Crowthorne and across Wokingham.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
Christmas hog roast in Crowthorne
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Light by the serving table
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Crowthorne
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Crowthorne
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Crowthorne. We’re often asked to cater christmas markets and lights switch-on evenings, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In Crowthorne, a hog roast is a welcome change at Christmas. Keep the cooking spot close and well lit. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name someone to meet us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning a Christmas party in Crowthorne
Crowthorne is about 3 miles south-west of Bracknell, in Wokingham. We cover Crowthorne and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Crowthorne is on or near the A321 and B3348, so we can reach it easily in winter. If people are coming by rail, Crowthorne station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG45 and RG40 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your Christmas party is on Church Road East, Church Road West and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Crowthorne is on the A321 and B3348, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Crowthorne, we also cover Owlsmoor (1 mile south-east), Home Farm (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (2 miles north-east), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Hanworth (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Reading (9 miles north-west), Wokingham (3 miles north-west), Woodley (7 miles north-west), Earley (7 miles north-west), Lower Earley (6 miles north-west) and Winnersh (5 miles north-west). Crowthorne is one of the larger places we cover in Wokingham, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (3.7 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Crowthorne includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
- Local schools include King Edward VI Aston School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince pub (within half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Crowthorne
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
However big or small the event in Crowthorne, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Festive open evenings
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Crowthorne Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas parties in Crowthorne are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? 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.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. 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 Crowthorne hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
FAQs for Crowthorne
What’s the nearest station to Crowthorne?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 1 mile away.
Could you cook in Edgbarrow Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Also near Crowthorne
Other occasions in Crowthorne
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards