West Berkshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Woodlands St Mary, West Berkshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Woodlands St Mary.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast in Woodlands St Mary
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Woodlands St Mary
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. For between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and office Christmas parties, we can cook roast turkey, crackling and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Woodlands St Mary, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Woodlands St Mary (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Woodlands St Mary
Woodlands St Mary is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Woodlands St Mary, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 23 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary's Church can book a hog roast stall. Woodlands St Mary is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ermin Street and Stony Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Woodlands St Mary we cover include Lambourn Woodlands (1 mile north-west), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (3 miles south), Upper Eddington (3 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles south-east), Thatcham (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Lambourn (3 miles north), Shaw (10 miles south-east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Woodlands St Mary include Watts Bank.
Also near Woodlands St Mary
Also in Woodlands St Mary
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Parking near the cooking area
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Events we cater in Woodlands St Mary
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
People around Woodlands St Mary book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- December open days
- Festive family get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Hungerford station is about 3.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Sunset in Woodlands St Mary in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Woodlands St Mary, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Woodlands St Mary
What’s the nearest station to Woodlands St Mary?
Hungerford station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Woodlands St Mary
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count who does not eat pork
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards