Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Nettlebed
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 Nettlebed.
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Nettlebed?
About our Christmas hog roast in Nettlebed
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. Whether it is staff Christmas do’s and lights switch-on evenings, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, crackling and apple sauce and more.
In winter near Nettlebed, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Nettlebed (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Nettlebed in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Nettlebed questions
Do you come out to small places like Nettlebed?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Is lighting needed?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Also near Nettlebed
What else we do in Nettlebed
Who books Christmas hog roast in Nettlebed?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Nettlebed and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Work Christmas parties
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Nettlebed Community School, hot rolls go down well.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a Christmas party in Nettlebed
Nettlebed is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Nettlebed for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Nettlebed to Reading (about 9 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Bartholomew is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Nettlebed, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on The Ridgeway, Wanbourne Lane and Watlington Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Catslip (1 mile south-east), Highmoor (2 miles south), Highmoor Cross (2 miles south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Open spaces near Nettlebed include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
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. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away