West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Christmas hog roast in Upper Lambourn: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Year-end thank-yous
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Lambourn
About our Christmas hog roast in Upper Lambourn
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Upper Lambourn suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve apple sauce, roast turkey and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for sports club Christmas do’s and christmas fairs.
In winter near Upper Lambourn, we need firm ground and light. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A lit route to the food
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Clearance from walls and tents
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By about 4:00pm in late December, Upper Lambourn is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- 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.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Upper Lambourn?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Here’s what people in Upper Lambourn most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether plates or china are included
Towns and villages near Upper Lambourn
Also in Upper Lambourn
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Upper Lambourn in December: what to know
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cater Christmas parties across Upper Lambourn and nearby. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Upper Lambourn to Oxford (21 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on High Street and Maddle Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Upper Lambourn
Do you come out to small places like Upper Lambourn?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Upper Lambourn close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you work around our timings?
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 leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we have roast turkey?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What about Christmas markets?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away