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Christmas Party Catering in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Christmas hog roast in Shiplake Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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A hog roast near Shiplake Cross
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved to order for a festive feel.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Shiplake Cross
Festive events of all kinds around Shiplake Cross suit a hog roast. Whether it is end-of-term celebrations and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, we can cook roast turkey, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a small place like Shiplake Cross, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
Occasions we serve in Shiplake Cross
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shiplake Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Shiplake Church of England School, suit a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Also near Shiplake Cross
Other occasions in Shiplake Cross
Christmas catering near Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shiplake Cross? We cover the whole area. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
A Christmas fair at Church of St Peter and St Paul is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
We cater Christmas parties across RG9 and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake Cross includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Shiplake Cross
Is Shiplake Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is lighting needed?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Shiplake Cross, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting 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.
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How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards