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Event Catering for Carterton
Catering your event in Carterton: everything is cooked at your venue, so there is no kitchen needed. Choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas parties
- Crew lunches
Event catering in Carterton
Event catering in Carterton, served hot
We cater weddings, parties, staff days and community events across Carterton. We adapt the menu to the event, but it’s always cooked on site and served by our team. Typical bookings include festive parties and weddings and evening receptions, serving spit-roast lamb, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
Plenty of events in Carterton happen at home, in the garden or on the drive, and our catering means nobody in the family is stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. Everything we serve is cooked at your venue, whether it is a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
- Where
- Carterton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menus
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Catering an event in Carterton
Carterton is about 16 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover events in Carterton, as well as the surrounding area. Carterton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Carterton to Oxford (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Minster Lovell Hall (3.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site. Schools such as Carterton Primary School frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the OX18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Marigold Square, Britannia Close and Beverley Crescent or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the B4020 and B4477, Carterton is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles south-east), Oxford (16 miles east) and Didcot (18 miles south-east). Carterton is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (2.2 miles south) and Swinford Museum (3.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Golden Eagle pub (0.6 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access wide enough for our equipment
- Room for a serving table and a queue
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Carterton
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Beef brisket
For event organisers in Carterton
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Questions from Carterton
Is Carterton close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is our event too small?
Send us the date and rough numbers and we will advise, with no obligation.
Do you cater weddings and work events?
Everything from weddings and parties to staff days, fêtes, wakes and film sets.
Can you feed a big crowd?
A hog roast is made for big groups. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What sort of catering do you do?
We cook on site at your event: hog roast and BBQ menus, with meat-free options. Our staff serve and clear.
Do you bring plates?
Yes, plates are included. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
The process
With cover over the cooking, rain rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. In December, sunset in Carterton is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting and somewhere warm to eat.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served at the time you chose.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Why choose us as your caterers in Carterton?
Compared with a caterer who drops food off, our team cooks on site and serves your guests, and clears up afterwards. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or how the two menus compare.
Events we cater in Carterton
We cook outdoors under cover
However big or small the event in Carterton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home summer events
- Wakes
- Crew lunches
If the day starts at a church like St John the Evangelist, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it.
For a big event, have both menus.
How we price your catering
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Other occasions in Carterton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away