West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Heads Hill
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Heads Hill.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
Slow-roasted pork in Heads Hill
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Heads Hill
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Heads Hill, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. Typical bookings include winter open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
For a Christmas party near Heads Hill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Nearby places to Heads Hill
Other occasions in Heads Hill
For event organisers in Heads Hill
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Heads Hill
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
People around Heads Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Christmas parties in Heads Hill: local tips
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Heads Hill and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Heads Hill is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Heads Hill to Reading (about 14 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Cheam School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Here we cover the RG19 and RG20 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Heads Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By about 4:00pm in late December, Heads Hill is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Heads Hill: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Heads Hill?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Heads Hill from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Is there a non-pork option?
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 do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away