Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Dane Hill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Dane Hill.
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
A hog roast near Dane Hill
Christmas catering near Dane Hill
Dane Hill is about 7 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Dane Hill, from gardens to fields. Dane Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX25. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in North Aston (1 mile east), Duns Tew (1 mile south-west), Middle Aston (2 miles south), Deddington (2 miles north) and Hempton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (7 miles north), Bicester (8 miles south-east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (10 miles south) and Headington Quarry (15 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (1.4 miles north).
Christmas hog roast in Dane Hill, carved to order
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include winter fairs and markets and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, with crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Dane Hill, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Dane Hill (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Dane Hill?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Dane Hill, including:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Heyford station is about 3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Dane Hill
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By about 3:55pm in late December, Dane Hill is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Dane Hill hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Dane Hill
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Dane Hill
Other occasions in Dane Hill
Questions from Dane Hill
Do you come out to small places like Dane Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Dane Hill from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack up whatever the weather.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away