Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Emmington
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Emmington and across Oxfordshire.
- Charity fundraisers
- School events
- Agricultural and country shows
Hog roast for events in Emmington
About our hog roast for events in Emmington
Village fêtes around Emmington suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Typical bookings include PTA summer fairs and club events, serving rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
A fête near Emmington might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Emmington (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-May events in Emmington have light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Emmington
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Why choose hog roast for events in Emmington?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
People around Emmington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity days
- Community events
- School events
If visitors are coming by train, Princes Risborough station is about 3.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
Community events around Emmington
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Emmington. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Emmington to Oxford (13 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Nicholas, are a natural home for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Mill Lane Community Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Emmington, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in OX39, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Emmington, we also cover Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Inn at Emmington (under half a mile south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
FAQs for Emmington
Do you trade at school fairs around Emmington?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Emmington?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What do you need from the organiser?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Make the stall easy to find
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Emmington
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards