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Christmas Hog Roast in Waltham St Lawrence
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Waltham St Lawrence. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter open days
- Lights switch-on evenings
Christmas hog roast for Waltham St Lawrence
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Waltham St Lawrence
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. On the menu are roast potatoes, crackling and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for winter fairs and markets and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
In winter near Waltham St Lawrence, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas parties in Waltham St Lawrence: local tips
Waltham St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Maidenhead, in Wokingham. We cover Waltham St Lawrence and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 35 places across Wokingham. We cater events right across the region, from Waltham St Lawrence to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. A Christmas fair at Church of St Lawrence is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
For Christmas parties in RG10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include The Street, Halls Lane and Broadmoor Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Kiln Green (1 mile north-west), Shurlock Row (1 mile south), Hungerford (1 mile south), The Holt (2 miles north-west) and Hare Hatch (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Reading (8 miles west), Wokingham (6 miles south), Woodley (4 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Waltham St Lawrence includes Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Waltham St Lawrence
Which station is closest to Waltham St Lawrence?
The closest is Twyford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Waltham St Lawrence close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Do you cover Waltham St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Waltham St Lawrence and the rest of Wokingham included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Where the roaster can go in Waltham St Lawrence
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
Perfect for your Christmas party in Waltham St Lawrence
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Whatever the occasion in Waltham St Lawrence, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. A lunchtime Christmas party in Waltham St Lawrence is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards