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Christmas Party Catering in Ballinger Common, Buckinghamshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ballinger Common.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Family Christmas gatherings
Book a hog roast in Ballinger Common
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Ballinger Common are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast in Ballinger Common, slow-roasted on site
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Ballinger Common suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it is cold outside. Typical bookings include christmas family parties and christmas markets, serving hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In winter near Ballinger Common, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Ballinger Common (HP16)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A lit route to the food
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ballinger Common
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Common questions in Ballinger Common
Do you come out to small places like Ballinger Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Ballinger Common close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
When should we book our Christmas party?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Send your date early.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Nearby places to Ballinger Common
Also in Ballinger Common
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Christmas catering near Ballinger Common
Ballinger Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Ballinger Common, from gardens to fields. Ballinger Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lee Common Church of England School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary's can book a hog roast stall. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ballinger Common; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in HP16 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Chiltern Road, Village Road and Sly Corner; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Ballinger Common, we also cover Lee Common (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Chartridge (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Schools near Ballinger Common include The Misbourne School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Pheasant pub (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Ballinger Common hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away