Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Elvendon, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Elvendon? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- December open days
- End-of-term celebrations
- Winter fairs and markets
Book a hog roast in Elvendon
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Elvendon, slow-roasted on site
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Typical bookings include new Year parties and christmas fairs, with crackling, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas party near Elvendon, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Elvendon (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Elvendon
Elvendon is about 6 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Elvendon, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Elvendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as The Oratory Preparatory School, suit a hog roast. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Elvendon; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across RG8. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Beech Lane and Battle Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Elvendon, we also cover Goring (1 mile west), Lower Basildon (2 miles south-west), South Stoke (2 miles north-west), Streatley (2 miles west) and Moulsford (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (8 miles east), Grove (15 miles west) and Benson (6 miles north).
Within reach you will find Hartslock.
- Schools near Elvendon include Langtree School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion pub (0.9 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Parking near the cooking area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Events we cater in Elvendon
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
However big or small the event in Elvendon, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- Society Christmas socials
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Goring & Streatley station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Elvendon
Other occasions in Elvendon
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Questions from Elvendon
How far is Elvendon from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Elvendon?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-December sunset in Elvendon comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away