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Christmas Hog Roast for Horncastle
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Horncastle? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Planning an event in Horncastle?
Christmas hog roast in Horncastle, slow-roasted on site
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We are frequently asked to cater winter fairs and markets and club and society Christmas parties, with roast turkey, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Around Horncastle, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Horncastle?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Horncastle
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us a contact for the evening.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Horncastle?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
However big or small the event in Horncastle, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
- Festive open evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Kennet Valley Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Horncastle in December: what to know
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Horncastle. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Train travellers will want to know that Reading West station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Michael can book a hog roast stall.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RG30 and RG31 postcode area. Local streets include Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Horncastle has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Horncastle includes Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Horncastle include Prospect School (within half a mile north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Happy Prospect pub (0.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Horncastle
Could you cook in Calcot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Horncastle close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Horncastle?
Yes, Horncastle is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Horncastle in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away