Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Furze Platt
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Furze Platt? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Winter fairs and markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Furze Platt?
Furze Platt in December: what to know
Furze Platt is about 1 mile north of Maidenhead, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Wherever your Christmas party is in Furze Platt, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Furze Platt is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Furze Platt station is in Furze Platt itself. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Peter draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL6. Whether your Christmas party is on Camden Road, Harrow Lane and Bridle Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Furze Platt, we cover Maidenhead (1 mile south), Pinkneys Green (1 mile west), Cookham Dean (2 miles north), Cookham (2 miles north) and Boyn Hill (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Windsor (6 miles south-east), North Ascot (8 miles south), Dedworth (6 miles south-east), Broomhall (11 miles south-east), South Ascot (10 miles south) and Old Windsor (9 miles south-east). Furze Platt is among the bigger towns we cover in Windsor and Maidenhead, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Nearby you’ll also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Furze Platt includes Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Furze Platt Junior School (under half a mile south-west) and St Piran's School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crauford Arms (0.5 miles south-east)
Christmas hog roast in Furze Platt, carved to order
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Furze Platt, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We are often asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and sports club Christmas do’s, serving halloumi skewers, roast turkey and crackling.
For a Christmas get-together near Furze Platt, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Furze Platt (SL6)
- County
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Furze Platt
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Furze Platt
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
FAQs for Furze Platt
Which station is closest to Furze Platt?
Furze Platt station, in Furze Platt itself.
Could you cook in Braywick Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In Furze Platt, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Furze Platt
It makes a work party feel generous.
Here’s what people in Furze Platt most often book a hog roast for:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas family parties
- December open days
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A winter fair at a school like Furze Platt Senior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Furze Platt hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards