Wokingham · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Emmbrook
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Emmbrook and the surrounding area.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Office Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Emmbrook
How our Christmas hog roast works in Emmbrook
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We serve roast potatoes, crackling and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for december open days and staff Christmas do’s.
At a festive party in Emmbrook, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By about 3:55pm in late December, Emmbrook is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Emmbrook?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Emmbrook, such as:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Wokingham station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Also near Emmbrook
Other occasions in Emmbrook
Christmas catering near Emmbrook
Emmbrook is about 1 mile north of Wokingham, in Wokingham. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Emmbrook. Emmbrook is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Woosehill Community Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Emmbrook Infant School, suit a hog roast.
Anywhere in RG41 and RG40, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Marks Road, Walter Road and Ashton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Woosehill (1 mile south), Wokingham (1 mile south), Winnersh (1 mile north-west), Sindlesham (1 mile west) and Hurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (6 miles west), Woodley (3 miles north-west), Earley (3 miles west), Crowthorne (4 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles west) and Newtown (5 miles north-west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Emmbrook has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.5 miles west) and Wokingham Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Emmbrook includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Emmbrook School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Emmbrook Inn (less than half a mile south)
Why choose a hog roast in Emmbrook?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Emmbrook hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Emmbrook
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Emmbrook questions
How far is Emmbrook from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Emmbrook?
Wokingham station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come to Emmbrook?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards