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Christmas Hog Roast for Kidmore End
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 Kidmore End.
- Christmas markets
- December open days
- New Year parties
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About our Christmas hog roast in Kidmore End
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Kidmore End. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and family Christmas gatherings, serving roast turkey, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Kidmore End, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Sunset in Kidmore End in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Kidmore End
How far is Kidmore End from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Kidmore End?
Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is turkey available?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Christmas parties in Kidmore End: local tips
Kidmore End is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. We cover Christmas parties in Kidmore End. Kidmore End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we cater.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Tilehurst station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Butlers Orchard, Coopers Pightle and Wood Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Kidmore End, we cover Sonning Common (1 mile north-east), Peppard Hill (1 mile north), Kingwood Common (2 miles north), Rotherfield Peppard (2 miles north-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (7 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east) and Horncastle (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.4 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Kidmore End include Sonning Hill and Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles north-east) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Pack Horse Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A lit route to the food
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast turkey
Offer turkey and pork, and everyone’s happy.
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What else we do in Kidmore End
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away