West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hermitage, West Berkshire
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 Hermitage.
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
Book a hog roast in Hermitage
How our Christmas hog roast works in Hermitage
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Hermitage. For staff Christmas do’s and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
Near Hermitage, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Light by the serving table
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hermitage
Do you come out to small places like Hermitage?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Where does the hog roast go?
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 picture if you are unsure.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. Late-December sunset in Hermitage comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Label alternatives clearly
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hermitage?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
People around Hermitage book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Other occasions in Hermitage
Christmas parties in Hermitage: local tips
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hermitage. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hermitage to Reading (13 miles away).
If a church like Holy Trinity is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hermitage Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Hermitage is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Hermitage, we also cover Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
For event organisers in Hermitage
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What affects the price in Hermitage
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away