Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Marlow
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Marlow. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Vintage rallies
- School events
- Country shows
A hog roast near Marlow
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Balance the food line-up
- Signpost the stall clearly
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
About our hog roast for events in Marlow
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Tell us how you’d like it to work. We serve rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling, and we are frequently booked for church and village fêtes and vintage rallies.
In Marlow, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. It suits any of them. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Marlow (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Questions from Marlow
Is Marlow close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Marlow?
Marlow station, in Marlow itself.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
What do you need from the organiser?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Marlow is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or SL7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Marlow
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Marlow
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Event catering near Marlow
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits events around Marlow, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
A summer fête at Congregational Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. A school like Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
For events in SL7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. You will find Marlow on the A404 and B482, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Marlow, we cover Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Marlow is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Marlow include Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Butcher's Tap (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Marlow
We are self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Marlow and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Marlow station is in Marlow itself.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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