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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Roke, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for your event in Roke? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Small festivals
- Charity days
- School fairs and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Roke
Hog roast for events in Roke, carved to order
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Roke attract visitors. We will talk through options with you. Typical bookings include country shows and charity fundraisers, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
At a fête or show near Roke, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Roke (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Running an event in Roke
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Roke, from gardens to fields. Roke is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Roke to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Helen, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Roke, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the OX10 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Roke include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Home Sweet Home pub (under half a mile north-east)
Other occasions in Roke
Events we cater in Roke
We are self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
Hosts in Roke book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Car and steam shows
- Country shows
- Charity days
- Tournaments and sports days
PTAs at schools such as Benson Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Questions from Roke
Is Roke too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you come to a school fair in Roke?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater in Roke?
Yes, Roke is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What affects the price in Roke
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Roke, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Details of what the event requires
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Roke
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. In December, Roke is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away