West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Swallowfield
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Swallowfield? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast for Swallowfield
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Swallowfield
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Typical bookings include winter open days and work Christmas parties, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas party near Swallowfield, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Swallowfield
Also in Swallowfield
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Swallowfield are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in Swallowfield?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
However big or small the event in Swallowfield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Office Christmas parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lambs Lane Primary School, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Name someone to meet us.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Common questions in Swallowfield
Which station is closest to Swallowfield?
Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Swallowfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Swallowfield?
Yes, Swallowfield is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: add turkey to the menu.
Christmas catering near Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. We cover Swallowfield and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre.
Anywhere in RG7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For Christmas parties just outside Swallowfield, we cover Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Swallowfield includes The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Local schools include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (under half a mile east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards