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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Shiplake Cross.
- Church and village fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Car and steam shows
Slow-roasted pork in Shiplake Cross
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Shiplake Cross
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shiplake Cross, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast for events near Shiplake Cross
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. We’re often asked to cater vintage rallies and church and village fêtes, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and crackling.
Rural events near Shiplake Cross can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level pitch
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Perfect for your event in Shiplake Cross
It suits all ages.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shiplake Cross. Here are some of the most popular:
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity days
PTAs at schools such as Shiplake Church of England School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Shiplake Cross: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Shiplake Cross?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Contact us.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shiplake Cross
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Shiplake Cross. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Anywhere in RG9, we can roast on site for your visitors. Your event could be at a house on Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Shiplake Cross we cover include Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-May events in Shiplake Cross have light until about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Balance the food line-up
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We serve as the queue moves.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards