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Christmas Hog Roast in Datchet
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Datchet? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Work Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Datchet
About our Christmas hog roast in Datchet
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Popular choices include roast turkey, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and winter open days.
For a Christmas get-together near Datchet, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Datchet
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Datchet in December: what to know
Datchet is about 2 miles east of Windsor, in Slough. Datchet is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cater 31 places across Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Datchet St Mary's CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
This part of Slough takes in SL3, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, London Road and Percy Place, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Ditton (1 mile north-east), Myrke (1 mile north-west), Sunnymeads (1 mile south-east), Brands Hill (2 miles east) and Old Windsor (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (3 miles north-west), Cippenham (3 miles north-west), Britwell (4 miles north-west), Burnham (5 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (4 miles north) and Huntercombe (4 miles north-west). Datchet is among the bigger towns we cover in Slough, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
A little further out are Windsor Castle (1.2 miles west) and Upton Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Datchet include Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Datchet include Churchmead School (under half a mile north-west) and St George's School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Stag pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (2 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. A lunchtime Christmas party in Datchet is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- 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
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Datchet?
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Datchet, including:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
If people are coming by rail, Datchet station is in Datchet itself.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
Questions from Datchet
What’s the nearest station to Datchet?
Datchet has its own station: Datchet station.
How far is Datchet from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it’s dark?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Places near Datchet
What else we do in Datchet
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away