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Christmas Party Catering in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Christmas hog roast in Upper Heyford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
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For event organisers in Upper Heyford
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Christmas hog roast in Upper Heyford, carved to order
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. Whether it is year-end thank-yous and society Christmas socials, we can cook rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
For a Christmas get-together near Upper Heyford, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
Upper Heyford in December: what to know
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Christmas parties in Upper Heyford are part of our patch. Upper Heyford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Heyford to Oxford (12 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as Heyford Park Chapel can book a hog roast stall.
For Christmas parties in OX25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
Upper Heyford questions
Which station is closest to Upper Heyford?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far is Upper Heyford from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Upper Heyford?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
Hosts in Upper Heyford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- December open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Heyford station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
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Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Upper Heyford are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. 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 book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards