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Hog Roast for Events for Medmenham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Medmenham and the surrounding area.
- Community events
- Summer fêtes
- Charity days
Book a hog roast in Medmenham
Hog roast for events near Medmenham
Agricultural shows and country events near Medmenham are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for car and steam shows and tournaments and sports days.
At a fête or show near Medmenham, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Medmenham (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Community events around Medmenham
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Hosts in Medmenham book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Medmenham to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, are a natural home for a hog roast. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Danesfield School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Medmenham, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the SL7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Medmenham we cover include Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Medmenham include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Badger pub (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in Medmenham. For an autumn event in Medmenham, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- 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 up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. 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, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Medmenham
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or SL7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Balance the food line-up
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Chicken widens the choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Perfect for your event in Medmenham
We are self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Here’s what people in Medmenham most often book a hog roast for:
- Summer fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community events
For anyone arriving by train, Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space for people to queue
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Medmenham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Medmenham: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Medmenham?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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