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Christmas Hog Roast in Upper Brailes
Christmas hog roast in Upper Brailes: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas family parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Lights switch-on evenings
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Brailes
Christmas catering near Upper Brailes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Upper Brailes. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Brailes to Oxford (25 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Brailes CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
For Christmas parties in OX15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
A little further out are Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Brailes include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gate Inn (less than half a mile south)
Christmas hog roast in Upper Brailes, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Upper Brailes. On the menu are roast turkey, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for work Christmas parties and club and society Christmas parties.
Near Upper Brailes, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Where
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Upper Brailes questions
Is Upper Brailes too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do December dates go quickly?
As early as possible, especially for Fridays and Saturdays. Ask as soon as you know your date.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
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How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Upper Brailes, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Upper Brailes
Rolls suit a mingling party.
Hosts in Upper Brailes book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas markets
- New Year parties
- Festive open evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
A Christmas fair at Church of St George is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away