On 6th December, the Hog Roast Bury St Edmunds team welcomed 100 guests as the Osprey squadron gathered for their Christmas dinner, the evening promised good food and a well deserved break from their demanding schedules. We were proud to provide our service to Middleton Hall Housing, for a night built around endless conversation, plates piled high, and a well earned celebration.
The team at RAF Mildenhall take pride in their precision and versatility, their line of work is one that is demanding and can be intense at times, which is why we felt honoured to cater for their deserving guests and we know how important these moments of downtime are.
Our professional Hog Roast St Edmunds team were led by catering manager Tim, who coordinated the event from start to finish, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that the team were ready to settle in early to begin preparations for the busy afternoon ahead.
The menu for this event was designed to suit a crowd that appreciates bold, satisfying dishes. The focus was on slow cooking, warm flavours, and options for everyone. The variety of this menu ensures all guests are satisfied and are able to personalise their plate based on their favourite flavours. There were not one, not two but three different meats to choose from: flavoursome southern slow Cajun chicken, BBQ pulled pork or our 24-hour Texan brisket, each option slow cooked to perfection. We know that sides can make or break a plate and on offer on this day was crowd pleasers including creamy mac and cheese and roasted 
vegetables. As always, we want to ensure that everyone is included at our feasts, which is why we also provided dishes for all dietary requirements, the main event for the vegetarian/vegan guests was: BBQ pulled jackfruit served up on soft bread rolls or fresh wraps.
The variety of the southern menu meant guests could build their own plates, some stacked brisket on top of mac & cheese whereas others kept things lighter with wraps and roast vegetables. The pulled jackfruit was a popular choice too, giving non meat eaters something with the same amount of flavour as the mains.
We really enjoyed watching people interact throughout the day, people sharing stories and catching up over great food. The squadron’s sense of community was clear, and moments like this show why these gatherings matter. Bringing our signature Hog Roast Bury St Edmunds catering to events like this isn’t just about the food, it’s about helping create a space for people who work hard, often under pressure, to enjoy a meal together and reflect on the year.
As the last plates were cleared and the event wound down, the team felt grateful to have been part of the Osprey squadron’s Christmas celebration. We look forward to bringing our service back to RAF Mildenhall whenever the squadron needs us again.
