West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Donnington, West Berkshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Donnington. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas family parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Donnington?
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Christmas hog roast in Donnington, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it is december open days and lights switch-on evenings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast potatoes and more.
In a small place like Donnington, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Donnington (RG14)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Donnington
How far is Donnington from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Donnington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Donnington
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
In Donnington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
If a church like Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning a Christmas party in Donnington
Donnington is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Donnington. We bring hog roasts to 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that Newbury station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG14. Local streets include The Orchids, The Redcoats and Cannon Close; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Donnington we cover include Speenhamland (1 mile south), Shaw (1 mile south-east), Bagnor (1 mile south-west), Speen (1 mile south-west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (less than half a mile west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Donnington include Rack Marsh.
- Local schools include Trinity School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Castle pub (less than half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Donnington
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and the cost guide.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Donnington, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Donnington
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away