West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Speen, West Berkshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Speen.
- Winter open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
A hog roast near Speen
How our Christmas hog roast works in Speen
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We are often asked to cater society Christmas socials and new Year parties, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
In a small place like Speen, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. A lunchtime Christmas party in Speen is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Speen
Is Speen close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Speen?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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. Ask and we will check.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Vehicle access close by
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Speen?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
- Christmas markets
For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
Christmas catering near Speen
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Speen. Speen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of RG14 and RG20. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Speen include St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Starting Gate pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
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What else we do in Speen
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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