Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire
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 Ellesborough.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A hog roast near Ellesborough
About our Christmas hog roast in Ellesborough
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for late-night shopping events and year-end thank-yous.
In a small place like Ellesborough, December lanes are dark, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A lit route to the food
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Ellesborough
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Add dietary questions to the invite
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Ellesborough is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Ellesborough
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Ellesborough book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cater 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Ellesborough to Oxford (19 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Little Kimble station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Great Kimble Church of England School, suit a hog roast. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ellesborough; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in HP17, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Ellesborough we cover include Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Russell Arms (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
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Also in Ellesborough
For event organisers in Ellesborough
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ellesborough
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Ellesborough close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards