Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Shirburn
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shirburn and across Oxfordshire.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas hog roast for Shirburn
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Shirburn
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Shirburn suit a hog roast stall: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it’s winter open days and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
In a small place like Shirburn, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, it is dark in Shirburn by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Shirburn in December: what to know
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Shirburn and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Shirburn is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shirburn to Oxford (12 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Icknield Community College gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Shirburn is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the OX49 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Shirburn include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Nearby schools include Watlington Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Why choose a hog roast in Shirburn?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Shirburn
Other occasions in Shirburn
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shirburn
How far is Shirburn from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Shirburn too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is turkey available?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking area
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.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Shirburn?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shirburn. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas fairs
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Winter open days
- End-of-term celebrations
A Christmas fair at All Saints Church or St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Label alternatives clearly
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, carved fresh.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards