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Christmas Party Catering in Northway, Oxfordshire
Christmas hog roast in Northway: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A hog roast near Northway
How our Christmas hog roast works in Northway
For a work Christmas party in Northway, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. We’re frequently asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and end-of-term celebrations, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
In Northway, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Northway (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Northway
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Northway are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Northway
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
Hosts in Northway book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Festive family get-togethers
- December open days
- New Year parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Anthony of Padua draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Northway
Could you cook in Bury Knowle Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Northway close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Northway?
Yes, Northway is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; serving can be indoors.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Christmas parties in Northway: local tips
Northway is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Northway, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Train travellers will want to know that Oxford station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station. A winter fair at a school like New Marston Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
We cater Christmas parties across the OX3 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Copse Lane, Marsh Lane and Upway Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A40 close by, Northway is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Northway we cover include Headington (1 mile south-east), Marston (1 mile north-west), New Marston (1 mile south-west), Headington Hill (1 mile south) and Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (0.5 miles south) and Oxford Castle (2.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye St Antony School (0.8 miles south) and Cheney School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include English Faculty Library (1.5 miles south-west)
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards