Slough · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Fulmer
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Fulmer.
- Winter open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
Book a hog roast in Fulmer
How our Christmas hog roast works in Fulmer
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. Typical bookings include winter open days and work Christmas parties, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast turkey.
In a small place like Fulmer, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
About the food
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Christmas parties in Fulmer: local tips
Fulmer is about 4 miles north-east of Slough, in Slough. Christmas parties in Fulmer are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 31 places in Slough. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
If people are coming by rail, Gerrards Cross station, about 1.9 miles north, is the nearest station. If a church like Church of St James is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in SL3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Fulmer Road, Alderbourne Lane and Hay Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Tatling End (1 mile north-east), Wexham Street (1 mile south-west), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north), Stoke Poges (2 miles south-west) and Rush Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Slough (4 miles south-west), Cippenham (5 miles south-west), Chalvey (4 miles south-west), Britwell (3 miles south-west), Langley (4 miles south) and Upton (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find British Airways Heritage Collection (3.5 miles south-east) and Wexham Park Hospital (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Horse Shoe Bay and Stoke Common.
- Local schools include Khalsa Secondary Academy (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Sunset in Fulmer in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Fulmer
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Fulmer book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Fulmer Infant School, hot rolls go down well.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Also in Fulmer
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Fulmer
Is Fulmer close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Fulmer?
The closest is Gerrards Cross station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Fulmer?
Yes, Fulmer is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away