Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Shorthampton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shorthampton and the surrounding area.
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Planning an event in Shorthampton?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Shorthampton
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Whether it’s end-of-year team celebrations and work Christmas parties, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and hog roast rolls and more.
For a Christmas party near Shorthampton, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Shorthampton, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- 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.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Shorthampton in December: what to know
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cater Christmas parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shorthampton. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shorthampton to Oxford (15 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east.
For Christmas parties in OX7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
Towns and villages near Shorthampton
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Vehicle access close by
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Questions from Shorthampton
How far is Shorthampton from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Shorthampton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Shorthampton?
Our staff serve and clear, whatever the weather.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shorthampton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
A Christmas fair at Church of All Saints is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards