West Berkshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Wellhouse
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Wellhouse? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
Christmas hog roast in Wellhouse
Christmas hog roast in Wellhouse, slow-roasted on site
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. For office Christmas parties and sports club Christmas do’s, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
Near Wellhouse, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A short route for our equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wellhouse
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
What else we do in Wellhouse
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Wellhouse?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Whatever the occasion in Wellhouse, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- End-of-term celebrations
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Mary draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas parties in Wellhouse are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or RG18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas parties in Wellhouse: local tips
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Wellhouse and the surrounding area. We cater all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 3.9 miles south. A winter fair at a school like Hermitage Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wellhouse, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in RG18, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Wellhouse, we also cover Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (1 mile west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Wellhouse
Which station is closest to Wellhouse?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Is Wellhouse 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.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards