Oxfordshire · England
Christmas Party Catering in Woodcote, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Woodcote.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive family get-togethers
Planning an event in Woodcote?
Christmas hog roast in Woodcote, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. On the menu are roast potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and end-of-term celebrations.
For a Christmas get-together near Woodcote, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Woodcote (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label alternatives clearly
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Light by the serving table
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
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
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. A lunchtime Christmas party in Woodcote is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Woodcote
Which station is closest to Woodcote?
The closest is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Woodcote close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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 don’t offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is turkey available?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Woodcote?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Society Christmas socials
- New Year parties
- Winter fairs and markets
A Christmas fair at Church of St Leonard is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning a Christmas party in Woodcote
Woodcote is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Woodcote? We cover the whole area. Woodcote is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Woodcote to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Goring & Streatley station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Woodcote Primary School, suit a hog roast. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Woodcote; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Christmas parties anywhere in RG8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include West Chiltern, Gap Way and Whitehouse Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Cray's Pond (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles east), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles south), Checkendon (2 miles north-east) and Ipsden (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (9 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles east), Benson (6 miles north) and Chinnor (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woodcote include Hartslock.
- Schools near Woodcote include Langtree School (within half a mile north-east) and The Oratory Preparatory School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Woodcote hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away