West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Newtown Common
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Newtown Common and the surrounding area.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
Book a hog roast in Newtown Common
Christmas hog roast in Newtown Common, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Newtown Common suit a hog roast. We are frequently asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and winter fairs and markets, with hog roast rolls, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Near Newtown Common, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Newtown Common (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Newtown Common
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Planning a Christmas party in Newtown Common
Newtown Common is about 2 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Newtown Common. Newtown Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Newtown Common to Reading (16 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Horris Hill School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 2.2 miles north.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over RG20. If your venue is just outside Newtown Common, we also cover Burghclere Common (1 mile south), Earlstone Common (1 mile south), Sandleford (1 mile north-east), Wash Common (1 mile north-west) and Wash Water (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles west), Calcot (13 miles north-east) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.1 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include Park House School (1.1 miles north-west)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Newtown Common
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Also near Newtown Common
Also in Newtown Common
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Newtown Common?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Newtown Common:
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary and St John the Baptist can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
FAQs for Newtown Common
What’s the nearest station to Newtown Common?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Could you cook in Sandleford Priory?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is turkey available?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
The process
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Newtown Common comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away