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Christmas Party Catering in Gallowstree Common, Reading
Christmas hog roast in Gallowstree Common: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
Slow-roasted pork in Gallowstree Common
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
About our Christmas hog roast in Gallowstree Common
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Whether it is office Christmas parties and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
In a small place like Gallowstree Common, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Questions from Gallowstree Common
Is Gallowstree Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Gallowstree Common?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cater in Gallowstree Common?
Yes, Gallowstree Common is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can typically serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
Christmas catering near Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Gallowstree Common and the surrounding area. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall. Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Tilehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Gallowstree Common include Hartslock.
- Local schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Reformation pub (within half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Gallowstree Common
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In December, it is dark in Gallowstree Common by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Gallowstree Common, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Gallowstree Common
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
People around Gallowstree Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
For event organisers in Gallowstree Common
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Also near Gallowstree Common
Other occasions in Gallowstree Common
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards