Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Charlton-on-Otmoor
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Charlton-on-Otmoor.
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
Planning an event in Charlton-on-Otmoor?
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. Whether it is winter open days and new Year parties, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In winter near Charlton-on-Otmoor, we need firm ground and light. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Charlton-on-Otmoor
Do you come out to small places like Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Islip station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Also near Charlton-on-Otmoor
What else we do in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Perfect for your Christmas party in Charlton-on-Otmoor
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
In Charlton-on-Otmoor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- Late-night shopping events
Train travellers will want to know that Islip station, about 2.3 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast turkey can be added.
Christmas parties in Charlton-on-Otmoor: local tips
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Charlton-on-Otmoor? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary the Virgin is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Wherever your Christmas party is in OX5, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Charlton-on-Otmoor we cover include Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile east)
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. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Charlton-on-Otmoor comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
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 picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Charlton-on-Otmoor
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away