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Christmas Party Catering in Lower Caversham, Reading
Christmas hog roast in Lower Caversham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Office Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
Book a hog roast in Lower Caversham
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Lower Caversham
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it’s december open days and end-of-term celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast turkey.
Around Lower Caversham, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Caversham
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Lower Caversham
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
However big or small the event in Lower Caversham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas fairs at a church such as St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack up whatever the weather.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lower Caversham
How far is Lower Caversham from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Eldon Square?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the food be served indoors?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much room do you 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.
Is turkey available?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
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 to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Lower Caversham
Other occasions in Lower Caversham
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Christmas catering near Lower Caversham
Lower Caversham is about 1 mile south of Caversham, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Lower Caversham, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Reading station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A winter fair at a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over RG4 and RG1 and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Star Road, Send Road and Mill Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Newtown (1 mile south-east), Caversham (1 mile north), Emmer Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile north) and Reading (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Norcot (3 miles west), Tilehurst Within (3 miles west), Shinfield (4 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1 mile south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Lower Caversham includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles north-west) and Kendrick School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Cow Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1.8 miles south)
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-December sunset in Lower Caversham comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards