Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Shiplake
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Shiplake. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Community events
- Fundraising events
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in Shiplake
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Space for people to queue
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Hog roast for events in Shiplake, carved to order
Country shows near Shiplake suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for PTA summer fairs and club events.
Rural events near Shiplake can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose hog roast for events in Shiplake?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shiplake. Typical bookings include:
- Town and village days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fundraising events
- Car and steam shows
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Wargrave station, about 0.9 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Community events around Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Shiplake suit a hog roast. Shiplake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
A summer fête at Church of St Peter and St Paul is the classic setting for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Shiplake Church of England School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the RG9 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Within reach you will find South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (within half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Towns and villages near Shiplake
Other occasions in Shiplake
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer events in Shiplake have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Shiplake
Can you come to a school fair in Shiplake?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A hog roast or other catering?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away