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Christmas Party Catering in Sonning Common, Reading
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Sonning Common. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- New Year parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive family get-togethers
A hog roast near Sonning Common
Christmas hog roast in Sonning Common, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Sonning Common, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We are frequently asked to cater festive open evenings and year-end thank-yous, serving crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
At a festive party in Sonning Common, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Christmas catering near Sonning Common
Sonning Common is about 3 miles north of Caversham, in Reading. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Sonning Common, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Sonning Common is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sonning Common Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at The Church of Christ the King is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
For Christmas parties in RG4 and RG9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Wood Lane, Green Lane and Woodbury Close, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Sonning Common we cover include Peppard Hill (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile north), Kidmore End (1 mile south-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south), Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south). Sonning Common is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.8 miles east) and Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Sonning Common include Sonning Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (0.5 miles south-west) and The Warwick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile north)
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What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Sonning Common hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Light by the serving table
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In Sonning Common, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Sonning Common questions
How far is Sonning Common from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Sonning Common?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Sonning Common
Rolls suit a mingling party.
However big or small the event in Sonning Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Winter open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
For colleagues travelling by train, Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.7 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards