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Christmas Hog Roast in Watlington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Watlington.
- Winter open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Watlington?
Christmas hog roast in Watlington, 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. Typical bookings include festive family get-togethers and new Year parties, with roast turkey, crackling and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas get-together near Watlington, a hog roast in the garden goes down well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Watlington (OX49)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Christmas catering near Watlington
Watlington is about 7 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Watlington, whatever the venue. Watlington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Watlington Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The B480 and B4009 make Watlington easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Watlington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your Christmas party is on High Street, Brookside and Quarrington Place or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the B480 and B4009, Watlington is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Pyrton (1 mile north), Britwell Salome (1 mile south-west), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles west), Ewelme (3 miles south-west) and Chalgrove (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (10 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (7 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles west).
Within reach you will find Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Schools near Watlington include Icknield Community College (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Light by the serving table
- A short route for our equipment
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-December sunset in Watlington comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
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. 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.
Why Watlington hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX49 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Watlington?
Turkey and pork together cover everyone.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Watlington, such as:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
- Christmas fairs
A Christmas fair at Church of St Leonard or St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Watlington
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Watlington from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away