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Christmas Party Catering in Botley, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Botley and across Oxfordshire.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas markets
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Botley
How our Christmas hog roast works in Botley
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Botley, from small teams to big crowds. Whether it’s festive open evenings and lights switch-on evenings, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers.
At a festive party in Botley, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
FAQs for Botley
Is Botley close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Botley?
Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Indoor space for eating
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Botley
Other occasions in Botley
Why choose a hog roast in Botley?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Botley hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Occasions we serve in Botley
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
- Work Christmas parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Christmas parties in Botley: local tips
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Botley? We can help. Botley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Peter and St Paul draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Botley School, suit a hog roast.
Christmas parties anywhere in OX2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Botley we cover include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Seacourt Bridge pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
What affects the price in Botley
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. A lunchtime Christmas party in Botley is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards