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Christmas Hog Roast in Poyle
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Poyle.
- Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
Planning an event in Poyle?
Christmas hog roast in Poyle, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. For festive family get-togethers and christmas fairs, we can cook roast potatoes, crackling and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Poyle, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Poyle
Could you cook in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Poyle?
The closest is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What space does the roaster need?
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 will confirm the space with your quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Poyle
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Poyle, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas fairs
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Thomas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planning a Christmas party in Poyle
Poyle is about 3 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Slough. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Poyle. We cater 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Poyle to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Pippins School, hot rolls go down well. Train travellers will want to know that Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cater Christmas parties across the SL3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Poplar Close, Sherborne Close and Bath Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Colnbrook (1 mile north-west), Horton (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile west), Stanwell Moor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymeads (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Slough (5 miles north-west), Cippenham (6 miles north-west), Chalvey (5 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Langley (3 miles north-west) and Upton (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles south) and Windsor Castle (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Poyle includes Crane Meadows and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Poyle include Langley Grammar School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Punch Bowl pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Name someone to meet us.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A lunchtime Christmas party in Poyle is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Poyle
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Poyle
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards