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Christmas Hog Roast in Knowl Hill
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Knowl Hill.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Staff Christmas do’s
Book a hog roast in Knowl Hill
Perfect for your Christmas party in Knowl Hill
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Knowl Hill most often book a hog roast for:
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
If a church like Saint Peter is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Christmas hog roast in Knowl Hill, carved to order
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it is family Christmas gatherings and late-night shopping events, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near Knowl Hill, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are 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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Knowl Hill
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Christmas parties in Knowl Hill are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Label alternatives clearly
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
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Knowl Hill: your questions answered
Is Knowl Hill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Knowl Hill close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we’ll sort lighting together.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Knowl Hill
Knowl Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Knowl Hill. We cater 35 places in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 2.7 miles west. A winter fair at a school like Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Star Lane, Choseley Road and Choseley Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Knowl Hill we cover include Warren Row (1 mile north-west), Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east), Bowsey Hill (1 mile west), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-west) and Wargrave (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Reading (8 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (9 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.6 miles west) and St Mark's Hospital (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Knowl Hill include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Local pubs include Seven Stars Public House And Attached Stables (under half a mile south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away