West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Shaw
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shaw? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas family parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
Planning an event in Shaw?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our Christmas hog roast in Shaw
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. For festive family get-togethers and christmas fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Around Shaw, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Also in Shaw
FAQs for Shaw
What’s the nearest station to Shaw?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover Shaw?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Shaw and West Berkshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Shaw in December: what to know
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Christmas parties in Shaw are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 155 places in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Shaw to Reading (15 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall. A winter fair at a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG14 and RG18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Shaw include the A4, which makes travel to your Christmas party easy. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Shaw include Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Shaw include Trinity School (less than half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In December, it’s dark in Shaw by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- 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