Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Grimsbury
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Grimsbury and across Oxfordshire.
- Festive open evenings
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast in Grimsbury
The menu, dish by dish
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.
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Grimsbury
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. For society Christmas socials and family Christmas gatherings, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
At a festive party in Grimsbury, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Grimsbury in December: what to know
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Grimsbury, from gardens to fields. Grimsbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Grimsbury to Oxford (22 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like St Leonard's Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If people are coming by rail, there is a station right in Grimsbury: Banbury station.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of OX16, OX17 and OX15. Local streets include Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Grimsbury, we cover Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Grimsbury include Ash-Shifa School (less than half a mile south-west) and Banbury Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Pepper Pot pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Grimsbury questions
Is Grimsbury close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Grimsbury?
Banbury station, in Grimsbury itself.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you come to Grimsbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Grimsbury and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Events we cater in Grimsbury
It is a generous way to say thank you.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas fairs
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Year-end thank-yous
A Christmas fair at Saint Leonard's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
You can combine: turkey and pork together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Grimsbury hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Sunset in Grimsbury in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Grimsbury
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards