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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Botley, Oxfordshire
Hog roast for events in Botley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Vintage rallies
- School events
- Agricultural and country shows
A hog roast near Botley
Botley events: pitches and permissions
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Botley are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Botley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
School fairs, for a school like Botley School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Seacourt Bridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
About our hog roast for events in Botley
Agricultural shows and country events near Botley are a natural home for a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Typical bookings include vintage rallies and school events, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
Around Botley, a fête or summer fair suits a hog roast. Send us the pitch and access details. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Where
- Botley (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Why choose hog roast for events in Botley?
It’s food people can carry round the event.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Botley, such as:
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
- Car and steam shows
- Small festivals
Running a fête for a church like St Peter and St Paul? A hog roast draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. Late-September events in Botley lose the light at about 7:10pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Botley
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Botley questions
Can you do a hog roast in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Botley?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can visitors buy their own food?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Tell us about ground conditions, particularly in wet weather.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away