West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Stone Copse, West Berkshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Stone Copse and West Berkshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Winter open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast for Stone Copse
How our Christmas hog roast works in Stone Copse
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and late-night shopping events, serving roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
In a small place like Stone Copse, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Stone Copse (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Christmas parties in Stone Copse: local tips
Stone Copse is about 2 miles north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Stone Copse? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Stone Copse to Reading (about 14 miles away).
A Christmas fair at Parish Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, suit a hog roast. Stone Copse is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Benham Hill (1 mile south), Ashmore Green (1 mile east), Cold Ash (1 mile east), Curridge (2 miles north) and Longlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (0.9 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Stone Copse include Trinity School (1.1 miles west) and Trinity School (1.1 miles west)
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Stone Copse?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- December open days
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.5 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Stone Copse questions
Is Stone Copse too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Stone Copse from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we’ll sort lighting together.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
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, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Stone Copse comes at about 4:00pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away