West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Ryeish Green
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Ryeish Green.
- Winter open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
Christmas hog roast in Ryeish Green
Christmas hog roast in Ryeish Green, slow-roasted on site
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We are frequently asked to cater staff Christmas do’s and winter fairs and markets, with apple sauce, crackling and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near Ryeish Green, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Ryeish Green (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Ryeish Green
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ryeish Green
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas markets
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ryeish Green
Do you come out to small places like Ryeish Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ryeish Green from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
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.
Christmas catering near Ryeish Green
Ryeish Green is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cater Christmas parties across Ryeish Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Michael and All Angels can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like Oakbank gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG7, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Three Mile Cross (1 mile north-west), Shinfield (1 mile north-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north) and Whitley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Oracle (3.5 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ryeish Green include Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Ryeish Green School (within half a mile west) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Farriers Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Ryeish Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. By about 3:55pm in late December, Ryeish Green is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
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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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away