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Christmas Hog Roast in Padworth
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Padworth.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
Planning an event in Padworth?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Padworth
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Padworth: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. On the menu are hog roast rolls, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for late-night shopping events and christmas family parties.
In a small place like Padworth, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Location
- Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In Padworth, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Padworth
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Padworth and the surrounding area. Padworth is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles north-west. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
Towns and villages near Padworth
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Padworth
It makes a work party feel generous.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Padworth. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A Christmas fair at Church of St John the Baptist is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Padworth
Is Padworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Padworth
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. 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.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away