Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Benson
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Benson.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Benson
Benson questions
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Benson from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens if it’s dark?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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 will confirm the space with your quote.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Benson
For a work Christmas party in Benson, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Whether it’s boxing Day and New Year gatherings and family Christmas gatherings, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
At a festive party in Benson, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Benson (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Benson
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Benson?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Benson:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter open days
- Society Christmas socials
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Helen can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Christmas parties in Benson: local tips
Benson is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Benson and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Benson is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 10 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Benson Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Cholsey station, about 4.2 miles south-west. Benson is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of OX10 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Old London Road and Castle Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile south-west), Berrick Salome (2 miles north), Shillingford (2 miles north-west), Wallingford (2 miles south-west) and Warborough (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Wallingford Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west) and Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Inn (within half a mile west)
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What else we do in Benson
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A short route for our equipment
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas parties in Benson are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- 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 clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards