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Christmas Hog Roast for Shirley Oaks
Christmas hog roast in Shirley Oaks: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Work Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter open days
Book a hog roast in Shirley Oaks
Christmas hog roast in Shirley Oaks, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. For society Christmas socials and christmas lights switch-ons, we can cook roast turkey, hog roast rolls and apple sauce for your guests.
For Christmas parties in Shirley Oaks, the roaster needs a lit, covered spot outdoors, such as a yard, courtyard or garden. In London, access needs planning. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Shirley Oaks are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shirley Oaks
Can you get a hog roast into a London garden in Shirley Oaks?
It depends on access: a rear gate or yard typically works. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Could you cook in Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you come to Shirley Oaks?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shirley Oaks and the rest of Greater London included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Christmas parties in Shirley Oaks: local tips
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your Christmas party is in Shirley Oaks, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Shirley Methodist Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. For colleagues travelling by train, the closest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Christmas parties anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A232 close by, Shirley Oaks is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Shirley Oaks, we also cover Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Shirley Oaks include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shirley Oaks include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Shirley Oaks is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: let us know how we reach the cooking spot and where we can park.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Salads
What affects the price in Shirley Oaks
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shirley Oaks, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
For event organisers in Shirley Oaks
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Why choose a hog roast in Shirley Oaks?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Shirley Oaks hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Shirley Oaks
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
However big or small the event in Shirley Oaks, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Year-end thank-yous
- New Year parties
- Festive family get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Oasis Academy Shirley Park, suit a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away