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Christmas Hog Roast for Shipton-under-Wychwood
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Shipton-under-Wychwood. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
A hog roast near Shipton-under-Wychwood
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Shipton-under-Wychwood
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. For boxing Day and New Year gatherings and staff Christmas do’s, we can cook rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce for your guests.
In winter near Shipton-under-Wychwood, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Shipton-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party. In Shipton-under-Wychwood, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
People around Shipton-under-Wychwood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- December open days
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
- New Year parties
A winter fair at a school like Wychwood Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us a contact for the evening, especially for an office party.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Christmas parties in Shipton-under-Wychwood: local tips
Shipton-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Shipton-under-Wychwood and the surrounding area. Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Train travellers will want to know that Shipton station is about 0.5 miles away. If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over the OX7 postcode area and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Road and Magpie Alley or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Ascott Earl (1 mile east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Lyneham (2 miles north), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles east) and Chilson (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Witney (7 miles south-east), Carterton (6 miles south), Faringdon (14 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (6 miles north) and Woodstock (11 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Wychwood Inn (less than half a mile north)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Parking near the cooking area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shipton-under-Wychwood
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Shipton-under-Wychwood
What’s the nearest station to Shipton-under-Wychwood?
Shipton station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Shipton-under-Wychwood close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
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Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards