Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Appleford-on-Thames
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Appleford-on-Thames. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Office Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
Planning an event in Appleford-on-Thames?
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Appleford-on-Thames
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Appleford-on-Thames: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater society Christmas socials and work Christmas parties.
Near Appleford-on-Thames, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your Christmas party in Appleford-on-Thames
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Appleford-on-Thames. Here are some of the most popular:
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
- Sports club Christmas do’s
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. 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.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Christmas parties in Appleford-on-Thames: local tips
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Appleford-on-Thames and the surrounding area. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Didcot Girls' School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Appleford station is in Appleford-on-Thames itself.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. From Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Appleford-on-Thames we cover include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. A lunchtime Christmas party in Appleford-on-Thames is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Appleford-on-Thames
Do you come out to small places like Appleford-on-Thames?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Appleford-on-Thames close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do you cover Appleford-on-Thames?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Appleford-on-Thames and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away