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Christmas Hog Roast in Crowell Hill
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Crowell Hill.
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Christmas hog roast in Crowell Hill
Christmas hog roast in Crowell Hill, slow-roasted on site
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. On the menu are halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and staff Christmas do’s.
In winter near Crowell Hill, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Crowell Hill (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By about 3:55pm in late December, Crowell Hill is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Crowell Hill
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Crowell Hill, including:
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Festive family get-togethers
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Saunderton station, roughly 3.4 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Also near Crowell Hill
More for events in Crowell Hill
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning a Christmas party in Crowell Hill
Crowell Hill is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Crowell Hill? We cover the whole area. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary can book a hog roast stall. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Crowell Hill, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Christmas parties anywhere in OX39 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Crowell (1 mile north-west), Kingston Blount (1 mile north-west), Oakley (1 mile north-west), Aston Rowant (2 miles west) and Lewknor (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Thame (5 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowell Hill include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sir Charles Napier Inn (within half a mile south-east)
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Crowell Hill: your questions answered
How far is Crowell Hill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Crowell Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
We can: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
- 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