Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Barford St John, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Barford St John and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive family get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Barford St John
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Barford St John, carved to order
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. We are often asked to cater christmas family parties and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, serving roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
Near Barford St John, 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.
- Location
- Barford St John (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. A lunchtime Christmas party in Barford St John is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Read more
Nearby places to Barford St John
More for events in Barford St John
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Barford St John?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Hosts in Barford St John book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas fairs
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
Train travellers will want to know that Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A lit route to the food
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Barford St John
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Barford St John
Is Barford St John close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Barford St John?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Can you cater in Barford St John?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Barford St John and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Festive bookings around Barford St John
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Barford St John. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 18 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St John is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Warriner School, suit a hog roast.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX15, we can roast on site for your guests. For Christmas parties just outside Barford St John, we cover Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away