Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Hartwell
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hartwell and across Buckinghamshire.
- Christmas markets
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas hog roast in Hartwell
Common questions in Hartwell
Do you come out to small places like Hartwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hartwell?
Aylesbury station, about 1.7 miles east of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What happens if it is dark?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Hartwell
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Hartwell. We serve apple sauce, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for late-night shopping events and family Christmas gatherings.
Near Hartwell, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Hartwell (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Christmas catering near Hartwell
Hartwell is about 1 mile west of Southcourt, in Buckinghamshire. Christmas parties in Hartwell are part of our patch. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hartwell to Milton Keynes (about 16 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 1.7 miles east. A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. Hartwell is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over HP17 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Oxford Road, Sedrup Lane and Portway Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Stone (1 mile west), Fairford Leys (1 mile north-east), Southcourt (1 mile east), Haydon Hill (1 mile north) and California (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.8 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Hartwell include Pebble Brook School (1.2 miles north-east) and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose & Crown pub (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Hartwell
Other occasions in Hartwell
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.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Hartwell
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Hartwell?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Winter open days
- New Year parties
A winter fair at a school like Stone Church of England Combined School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Hartwell are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away