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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Bucknell, Oxfordshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team turns the food into a centrepiece of your staff event in Bucknell.
- Thank-you lunches
- Milestone celebrations
- Site open days
A hog roast near Bucknell
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Corporate hog roast in Bucknell, carved to order
For a staff day in Bucknell, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser: quick to serve, easy to eat standing up and enjoyed by most people. There are choices for people who do not eat pork. Typical bookings include thank-you lunches and site open days, with salads, coleslaw and crackling.
For farms and rural sites near Bucknell, a hog roast brings a hot lunch to wherever the team is. Let us know about tracks and gates. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Bucknell (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Bucknell?
Compared with sandwich platters, a hog roast is hot, fresh and feels like an event. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Workplace catering around Bucknell
Bucknell is about 2 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at staff events around Bucknell, from gardens to fields. Bucknell is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bucknell to Oxford (12 miles away).
Central London is about 55 miles from Bucknell, well within our area.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Whether your staff event is on New Row, Bicester Road and School Paddock or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Bucknell we cover include Bure Park (2 miles south-east), Stoke Lyne (2 miles north), Caversfield (2 miles east), Bicester (2 miles south-east) and Hardwick (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and Chipping Norton (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Village (2.7 miles south-east) and Bicester Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Bucknell includes Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Local schools include The Bicester School (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Trigger Pond Public House (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A contact on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your staff, with crackling for everyone who wants it. After-work summer events in Bucknell have light until about 9:30pm at midsummer and 9:00pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Tell us where, when, how many and when you eat.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
Give us a contact on site for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Common questions in Bucknell
Which station is closest to Bucknell?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Bucknell too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you do a hog roast for a client event?
With china and sides, it works well for clients.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards