Wokingham · England
Christmas Party Catering in Shurlock Row, Wokingham
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Shurlock Row. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Late-night shopping events
- Year-end thank-yous
- December open days
Planning an event in Shurlock Row?
Christmas hog roast in Shurlock Row, carved to order
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Shurlock Row: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We serve rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater year-end thank-yous and christmas family parties.
In winter near Shurlock Row, we need firm ground and light. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Site access
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Christmas parties in Shurlock Row are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- 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 under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Shurlock Row
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shurlock Row
Is Shurlock Row close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shurlock Row?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Occasions we serve in Shurlock Row
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
Hosts in Shurlock Row book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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Where the roaster can go in Shurlock Row
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
China crockery is available on request.
Christmas catering near Shurlock Row
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Wherever your Christmas party is in Shurlock Row, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Shurlock Row is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shurlock Row to Reading (7 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RG10 postcode area. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards