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Christmas Party Catering in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Hardwick.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Slow-roasted pork in Hardwick
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In December, it’s dark in Hardwick by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hardwick
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include roast potatoes, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater late-night shopping events and end-of-term celebrations.
In winter near Hardwick, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hardwick?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hardwick:
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Lights switch-on evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Where the roaster can go in Hardwick
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A lit route to the food
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Hardwick in December: what to know
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hardwick? We cover the whole area. We cater 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hardwick to Milton Keynes (about 12 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Old School Room Chapel, suit a hog roast.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the HP22 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (less than half a mile north)
Hardwick: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hardwick?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hardwick close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What about Christmas markets?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you need lighting?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Why choose a hog roast in Hardwick?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hardwick hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Hardwick
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards