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Hog Roast for Staff Days in Walton Manor, 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 Walton Manor.
- Away days
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-project celebrations
Corporate hog roast for Walton Manor
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Lunchtime bookings in Walton Manor are in daylight all year; winter evening events are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for later events. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- We serve within your break.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every staff event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your staff event: fill in our quote form.
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Corporate hog roast in Walton Manor, slow-roasted on site
A carving station gives a client event a sense of occasion. Add china and sides for a more formal feel. Whether it is staff summer days and away days, we’ll put together a menu of salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
Around Walton Manor, teams work at farms, workshops and units. A hog roast suits all of them. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Walton Manor (OX2, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Walton Manor
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for the team
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Walton Manor
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Common questions in Walton Manor
How far is Walton Manor from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Walton Manor?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can a company book?
Send your requirements, and the quote will include the terms.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you set up in our car park?
A car park, yard or grounds usually works, given level ground and clearance.
Is a hog roast smart enough for clients?
It can be dressed up, with plates or china.
What paperwork do you provide for our site?
Requirements vary: send us the checklist and we will reply.
Events we cater in Walton Manor
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Milestone celebrations
- Away days
- Family fun days
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Walton Manor for staff days and open days
Walton Manor is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for your team in Walton Manor? We cover the whole area. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
The A4144 put Walton Manor within easy reach for us. Among the historic houses close to Walton Manor are Holywell Manor, Oxford (1 mile south-east). Historic venues suit client days, but check their rules on gas cooking first.
Here we cover the OX2 and OX1 postcode area, and we can cater your staff event anywhere in it. We can cater a staff event on streets such as Combe Road, Keble Road and Crick Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A4144 close by, Walton Manor is simple for us to get to for your staff event. For staff events just outside Walton Manor, we cover Jericho (1 mile south), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile east), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Oxford University Press Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Walton Manor includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Wychwood School (less than half a mile north-east) and Oxford Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Gardeners Arms (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (within half a mile north-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
For event organisers in Walton Manor
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Nearby places to Walton Manor
Other occasions in Walton Manor
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, everyone gets to join in. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the sign-up
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
- Put the allergen list where people can see it
We will sign in and follow site rules.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards