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Christmas Hog Roast for Ardington
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Ardington.
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Planning an event in Ardington?
How our Christmas hog roast works in Ardington
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We serve roast turkey, apple sauce and crackling, and we’re often booked for late-night shopping events and work Christmas parties.
Near Ardington, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Questions from Ardington
Is Ardington too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ardington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
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.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Events we cater in Ardington
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
However big or small the event in Ardington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Christmas family parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter fairs and markets
A Christmas fair at Church of the Holy Trinity is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Christmas parties in Ardington: local tips
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Ardington. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ardington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Wantage Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as High Street, Church Street and Well Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Ardington, we cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Ardington include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Boar's Head pub (less than half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A lit route to the food
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Ardington are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards