Reading · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Southcote
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Southcote and Reading, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive open evenings
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Southcote
About our Christmas hog roast in Southcote
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Southcote suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We serve roast turkey, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for lights switch-on evenings and christmas family parties.
In Southcote, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Southcote
Also in Southcote
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, it’s dark in Southcote by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Southcote: your questions answered
Is Southcote close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Southcote?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Send us the details.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Southcote
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Events we cater in Southcote
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
However big or small the event in Southcote, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas fairs
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
Christmas catering near Southcote
Southcote is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Southcote, from gardens to fields. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Matthew's draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Manor Primary School, suit a hog roast.
For Christmas parties in RG30, RG31 and RG1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Bath Road, Dwyer Road and Brunel Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Southcote we cover include Fords Farm (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile west), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-west) and Norcot (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Happy Prospect pub (within half a mile east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away