Wokingham · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hurst, Wokingham
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Hurst and Wokingham, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas family parties
- Winter fairs and markets
Book a hog roast in Hurst
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Christmas hog roast in Hurst, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Hurst suit a hog roast. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and family Christmas gatherings, with roast potatoes, crackling and roast turkey.
For a Christmas party near Hurst, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What affects the price in Hurst
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Hurst
Hurst is about 2 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Hurst suit a hog roast. Hurst is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham where we cater.
If people are coming by rail, Twyford station, about 1.4 miles north, is the nearest station. If a church like Hurst Gospel Hall is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Here we cover the RG10 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Whether your Christmas party is on Braybrooke Drive, School Road and Tape Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Whistley Green (1 mile north-west), Twyford (2 miles north), Hungerford (2 miles north-east), Ruscombe (2 miles north) and Woodley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles west), Wokingham (3 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (6 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-west) and Newtown (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.7 miles south-west) and Wokingham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Hurst includes Sonning Hill and Lavells Lake.
- Schools near Hurst include Waingels College (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Green Man pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Hurst
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-December sunset in Hurst comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
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
Hurst questions
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Hurst?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Nearby places to Hurst
Other occasions in Hurst
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards