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Christmas Party Catering in Mapledurham, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Mapledurham and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Office Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast in Mapledurham
Where the roaster can go in Mapledurham
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Christmas hog roast in Mapledurham, slow-roasted on site
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Whether it’s festive open evenings and club and society Christmas parties, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and roast turkey for your guests.
Near Mapledurham, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Mapledurham?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
Here’s what people in Mapledurham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
If people are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By about 3:55pm in late December, Mapledurham is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Mapledurham
Is Mapledurham 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.
What’s the nearest station to Mapledurham?
Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much room do you need?
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’ll check it with you before booking.
Nearby places to Mapledurham
Also in Mapledurham
Christmas catering near Mapledurham
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Mapledurham and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Purley CofE Primary School, suit a hog roast.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, RG4 and RG31, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Mapledurham includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Roast turkey
A carved roast turkey makes it feel like Christmas, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Mapledurham hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards