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Party Hog Roast in Christmas Common
Party hog roast in Christmas Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
Party hog roast for Christmas Common
Where the roaster can go in Christmas Common
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Christmas Common
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
Party hog roast near Christmas Common
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. Whether it is retirement parties and big family get-togethers, we can cook coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
In a small place like Christmas Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. 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.
- Location
- Christmas Common (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Christmas Common
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, at extra cost.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Planning a party in Christmas Common
Christmas Common is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Christmas Common? We can help. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Christmas Common to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Christmas Common are Stonor Park (2.9 miles south-east) and Adwell House (4.2 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Christmas Common is within about a mile of the Chilterns National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX49, so your party can be anywhere in it. For parties just outside Christmas Common, we cover Northend (1 mile east), Howe Hill (1 mile south-west), Shirburn (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (2 miles south-west) and Ibstone (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-west), Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (6 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Inn Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Christmas Common questions
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Christmas Common close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Should we warn the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Christmas Common hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Christmas Common, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books party hog roast in Christmas Common?
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
In Christmas Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If the day starts at Church of the Nativity, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away