Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Jericho, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Jericho and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Festive open evenings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
Planning an event in Jericho?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Jericho
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Jericho, a hog roast draws a queue: warm rolls when it is cold outside. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and sports club Christmas do’s.
At a festive party in Jericho, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Jericho (OX1, OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Jericho
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Festive bookings around Jericho
Jericho is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Christmas parties in Jericho. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Jericho is on or near the A4144, so we can reach it easily in winter. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Oxford station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cater Christmas parties across the OX1 and OX2 postcode area. Local streets include Abbey Road, Combe Road and Pusey Lane; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Jericho is on the A4144, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Walton Manor (1 mile north), St John Street area (1 mile south-east), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile north-east) and Osney (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Clarendon Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Jericho includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Jericho include The Eckersley School of English (0.5 miles south-east) and Oxford Academy (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rickety Press pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Somerville College Library (less than half a mile east)
Jericho questions
Is Jericho close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you cover Jericho?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Jericho and Oxfordshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
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What else we do in Jericho
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Jericho?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
People around Jericho book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Society Christmas socials
- December open days
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas markets
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Barnabas Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Numbers
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-December sunset in Jericho comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Jericho hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards