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Hog Roast for Events in Shirburn
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Shirburn and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Charity days
- Church and village fêtes
Planning an event in Shirburn?
Event catering near Shirburn
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shirburn and its neighbours for events. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
A summer fête at All Saints Church or St Mary's Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. Within about 2 miles is the Chilterns National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Events anywhere in OX49 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean an event in a garden on Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Shirburn, we cover Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Schools near Shirburn include Watlington Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Hog roast for events in Shirburn, slow-roasted on site
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. Whether it is small festivals and vintage rallies, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
At a fête or show near Shirburn, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Shirburn (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Shirburn
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Permission for cooking on the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. In December, Shirburn is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Shirburn questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Shirburn?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Contact us and we will see what’s possible.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What affects the price in Shirburn
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away