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Christmas Hog Roast in Purley on Thames
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Purley on Thames.
- Society Christmas socials
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- Christmas fairs
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About our Christmas hog roast in Purley on Thames
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Purley on Thames. Typical bookings include work Christmas parties and club and society Christmas parties, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas get-together near Purley on Thames, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Purley on Thames (RG8, RG31, RG4)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Purley on Thames
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Purley on Thames
It makes a work party feel generous.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Purley on Thames, such as:
- Christmas markets
- Festive family get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
- Office Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Tilehurst station is about 1 mile away.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
Purley on Thames: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Purley on Thames?
The closest is Tilehurst station, roughly 1 mile away.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover Purley on Thames?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Purley on Thames and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Purley on Thames hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Purley on Thames in December: what to know
Purley on Thames is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Purley on Thames. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
A winter fair at a school like Purley CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in RG8, RG31 and RG4, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Glebe Road, Hazel Road and Menpes Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Mapledurham (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile south), Sulham (1 mile south-west), Little Heath (2 miles south) and Trench Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.7 miles south-east)
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. By about 3:55pm in late December, Purley on Thames is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away