Slough · England
Christmas Party Catering in Upton, Slough
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Upton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- December open days
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
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About our Christmas hog roast in Upton
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and roast turkey, and we are frequently booked for festive open evenings and winter fairs and markets.
In Upton, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Count who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
China crockery is available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Upton in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Upton, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Upton
Which station is closest to Upton?
The closest is Slough station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Upton close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What affects the price in Upton
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or SL1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Planning a Christmas party in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-east of Slough, in Slough. Hosts in Upton book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 31 places in Slough, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upton to Reading (17 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Upton is on or near the M4 and A332, so we can reach it easily in winter.
For Christmas parties in SL1, SL3 and SL2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Mere Road, Upton Road and High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the M4 and A332 close by, Upton is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Middlegreen (2 miles east), Langley (2 miles east), George Green (2 miles north-east), Wexham Court (2 miles north) and Wexham Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Britwell (3 miles north-west), Burnham (3 miles north-west), Stoke Poges (3 miles north), Huntercombe (3 miles north-west), Farnham Common (4 miles north) and Farnham Royal (3 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Slough, Upton has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Museum of Eton Life (1.2 miles south-west) and Upton Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Common and Taplow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Long Close School (under half a mile south-east) and Upton Court Grammar School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Cow Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Slough (0.5 miles north)
More for events in Upton
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Upton?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upton, including:
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
If a church like Church of St Laurence is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Indoor space for eating
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away