West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Oare, West Berkshire
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Oare? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Oare?
Questions from Oare
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Oare?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Do you cover Oare?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Christmas hog roast in Oare, slow-roasted on site
Festive events of all kinds around Oare suit a hog roast. For office Christmas parties and boxing Day and New Year gatherings, we can cook roast turkey, roast potatoes and crackling and more.
For a Christmas party near Oare, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Oare (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Oare
Also in Oare
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By about 4:00pm in late December, Oare is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Festive bookings around Oare
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Oare suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 155 places across West Berkshire. We cater events right across the region, from Oare to Reading (13 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew can book a hog roast stall. If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hermitage Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Oare is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Manor Lane and Old Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Oare we cover include Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). The countryside around Oare includes Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books Christmas hog roast in Oare?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Oare. Here are some of the most popular:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter open days
- Staff Christmas do’s
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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