Bracknell Forest · England
Christmas Party Catering in Tickleback Row, Bracknell Forest
Christmas hog roast in Tickleback Row: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast for Tickleback Row
About our Christmas hog roast in Tickleback Row
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so contact us as soon as you know your date. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we’re often booked for december open days and boxing Day and New Year gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Tickleback Row, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Tickleback Row
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We cater Christmas parties across Tickleback Row and nearby, from gardens to fields. Tickleback Row is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Garth Hill College gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south.
For Christmas parties in RG42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Tickleback Row we cover include Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Tickleback Row includes Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Towns and villages near Tickleback Row
Also in Tickleback Row
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Tickleback Row: your questions answered
Is Tickleback Row too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Tickleback Row from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What happens if it is dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who does not eat pork
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Tickleback Row comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Tickleback Row?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Tickleback Row?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Hosts in Tickleback Row book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
If a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in Tickleback Row
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Indoor space for eating
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A lit route to the food
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away