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Hog Roast for Events for Shilton
We bring a hog roast for your event across Shilton and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Charity fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- PTA summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Shilton
How our hog roast for events works in Shilton
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. On the menu are crackling, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for car and steam shows and small festivals.
At a fête or show near Shilton, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Shilton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shilton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose hog roast for events in Shilton?
It suits all ages.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shilton. Typical bookings include:
- Church and village fêtes
- Club events
- Car and steam shows
- PTA summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Carterton Community College, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. 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.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also in Shilton
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Common questions in Shilton
Is Shilton close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Is Shilton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
We do. Check vehicle access with the school.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. For an autumn event in Shilton, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Event catering near Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cater events across Shilton and nearby. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of the Holy Rood is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Wherever your event is in OX18, we can roast on site for your visitors. Whether your event is on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away