West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Speenhamland
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Speenhamland.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Speenhamland
How our Christmas hog roast works in Speenhamland
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Speenhamland: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. For winter open days and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers.
In Speenhamland, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Speenhamland
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Speenhamland
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning a Christmas party in Speenhamland
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Speenhamland, from gardens to fields. We cater 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Newbury station is about 0.7 miles away. The A4 make Speenhamland easy to reach on a dark winter evening.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG14 and RG20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Speenhamland is on the A4, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). Speenhamland is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (under half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east) and Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The High Horse pub (under half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Speenhamland
What else we do in Speenhamland
Occasions we serve in Speenhamland
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Speenhamland. Typical bookings include:
- Work Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive family get-togethers
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Speenhamland School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Speenhamland are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Speenhamland questions
Which station is closest to Speenhamland?
Newbury station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What affects the price in Speenhamland
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Speenhamland
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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