Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Marlow Common, Buckinghamshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Marlow Common.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Christmas markets
- Work Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Marlow Common
Christmas hog roast in Marlow Common, slow-roasted on site
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We’ll need light around the serving area. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and winter fairs and markets.
Near Marlow Common, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Marlow Common in December: what to know
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Marlow Common? We can help. We cover all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. We cater events right across the region, from Marlow Common to Reading (11 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Marlow station is about 1.9 miles away. Marlow Common is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
For Christmas parties in SL7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Marlow Common we cover include Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Marlow Common include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Why choose a hog roast in Marlow Common?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Marlow Common hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Marlow Common
Which station is closest to Marlow Common?
Marlow station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Occasions we serve in Marlow Common
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Marlow Common, including:
- Work Christmas parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter open days
- Christmas markets
A winter fair at a school like Spinfield School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party. In Marlow Common, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Marlow Common
What else we do in Marlow Common
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away