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Hog Roast for Events in Middle Assendon
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Middle Assendon and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Small festivals
- Tournaments and sports days
Hog roast for events for Middle Assendon
About our hog roast for events in Middle Assendon
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Popular choices include crackling, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fêtes and PTA summer fairs.
Rural events near Middle Assendon can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In late May, sunset in Middle Assendon is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast for events in Middle Assendon?
We’re self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Car shows and rallies
- Church and village fêtes
- Town and village days
- School fairs and sports days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Middle Assendon
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Middle Assendon
Which station is closest to Middle Assendon?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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 you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Running an event in Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Middle Assendon suit a hog roast. Middle Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Middle Assendon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St James, are a natural home for a hog roast. If your event is in Fawley Court and Temple Island, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Middle Assendon, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Middle Assendon, we also cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Rainbow Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Details of what the event requires
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
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
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards