Slough · England
Christmas Party Catering in Horton, Slough
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Horton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Festive open evenings
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Horton
Christmas hog roast in Horton, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Horton, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve roast turkey, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
In winter near Horton, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Roast turkey can be added.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Horton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Horton?
Sunnymeads station, about 1 mile west of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you come to Horton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Horton and the rest of Slough included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Horton in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SL3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Horton
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Send us the date, the address or SL3 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Planning a Christmas party in Horton
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Horton and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover all 31 towns and villages in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Michael is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. A winter fair at a school like Colnbrook Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Here we cover the SL3 and TW19 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Horton we cover include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Langley Grammar School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Public House (within half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Horton hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Horton
What else we do in Horton
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Indoor space for eating
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards