Buckinghamshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Shalstone, Buckinghamshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Shalstone.
- Christmas family parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast for Shalstone
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Shalstone, slow-roasted on site
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas lights switch-ons and winter fairs and markets, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and roast turkey.
In winter near Shalstone, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Shalstone (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Sunset in Shalstone 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shalstone
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shalstone, including:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- December open days
- Festive family get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Church of St Edward is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Christmas catering near Shalstone
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shalstone? We can help. Shalstone is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
We cater Christmas parties across the MK18 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Buckingham Sand Pit.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Common questions in Shalstone
Do you come out to small places like Shalstone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Shalstone from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Shalstone?
Yes, Shalstone is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Shalstone
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shalstone
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Shalstone
What else we do in Shalstone
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away