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Christmas Hog Roast in Walton Manor
Christmas hog roast in Walton Manor: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Festive open evenings
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast for Walton Manor
Events we cater in Walton Manor
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Whatever the occasion in Walton Manor, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 0.7 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Christmas hog roast in Walton Manor, slow-roasted on site
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Walton Manor, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it is winter open days and office Christmas parties, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast turkey and more.
At a festive party in Walton Manor, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Walton Manor (OX2, OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Sunset in Walton Manor in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Light by the serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Walton Manor
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Nearby places to Walton Manor
Other occasions in Walton Manor
Walton Manor questions
How far is Walton Manor from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Walton Manor?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Festive bookings around Walton Manor
Walton Manor is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your Christmas party is in Walton Manor, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Walton Manor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Walton Manor is on or near the A4144, so we can reach it easily in winter. If a church like Oxford Centre for Mission Studies is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
For Christmas parties in OX2 and OX1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Combe Road, Keble Road and Crick Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A4144, Walton Manor is easy for us to reach for your Christmas party. Other places close to Walton Manor we cover include Jericho (1 mile south), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile east), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile south). The countryside around Walton Manor includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wychwood School (within half a mile north-east) and Oxford Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gardeners Arms (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (less than half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Travel to Walton Manor
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away