West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in East Shefford, West Berkshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in East Shefford. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas family parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in East Shefford
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in East Shefford
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Popular choices include roast potatoes, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and end-of-term celebrations.
For a Christmas party near East Shefford, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from East Shefford
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is East Shefford close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Christmas parties in East Shefford are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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East Shefford in December: what to know
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around East Shefford. East Shefford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from East Shefford to Reading (about 20 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shefford C.E. Primary School, suit a hog roast. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre. East Shefford is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over RG17 and RG20. Other places close to East Shefford we cover include Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
The countryside around East Shefford includes Sole Common Pond.
Who books Christmas hog roast in East Shefford?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
People around East Shefford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
A Christmas fair at St Thomas' Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in East Shefford
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in East Shefford?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards