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Christmas Hog Roast for Great Holcombe
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Great Holcombe and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Office Christmas parties
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Great Holcombe
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Great Holcombe
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-term celebrations and christmas family parties, serving rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
For a Christmas party near Great Holcombe, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Great Holcombe (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Great Holcombe
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Great Holcombe in December: what to know
Great Holcombe is about 3 miles north of Benson, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Great Holcombe, whatever the venue. Great Holcombe is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Great Holcombe, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in OX10, we can bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Newington (1 mile north), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brightwell Castle (4 miles south-west) and Littlemore Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (0.7 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Occasions we serve in Great Holcombe
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Giles draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Great Holcombe hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Great Holcombe
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Great Holcombe: your questions answered
Is Great Holcombe too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Great Holcombe from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Great Holcombe are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Label alternatives clearly
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away