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Christmas Hog Roast in Whitley Wood
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Whitley Wood.
- Christmas family parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
Planning an event in Whitley Wood?
About our Christmas hog roast in Whitley Wood
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Whitley Wood suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it’s cold outside. We serve crackling, roast turkey and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports club Christmas do’s and christmas fairs.
In Whitley Wood, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it is dark in Whitley Wood by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Whitley Wood
Which station is closest to Whitley Wood?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Whitley Wood close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens if it’s dark?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Whitley Wood?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Whitley Wood, including:
- December open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
With the M4 nearby, December journeys to Whitley Wood are straightforward.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Nearby places to Whitley Wood
More for events in Whitley Wood
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a Christmas party in Whitley Wood
Whitley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Earley, in Reading. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Whitley Wood, whatever the venue. We cater all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.9 miles north-west. A Christmas fair at St Paul's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the RG2, RG7 and RG6 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Tidman Road, Church Lane and Spencer Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the M4, Whitley Wood is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Whitley (1 mile north), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west), Shinfield (1 mile south-east), Three Mile Cross (1 mile south-west) and Ryeish Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), West Reading (3 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north). Whitley Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Oracle (2.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and Longwater.
- Nearby schools include John Madejski Academy (0.6 miles north) and Crosfields School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include University of Reading library (1.8 miles north-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Whitley Wood?
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards