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Hog Roast for Events for Shutford
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Shutford.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Church and village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Shutford
How we price a hog roast for your event
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
About our hog roast for events in Shutford
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. Whether it’s vintage rallies and school events, we can cook halloumi skewers, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your visitors.
At a field event near Shutford, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Shutford (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Shutford
Do you come out to small places like Shutford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Shutford close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do charity events?
Let us know your plans, and we’ll suggest options.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need from the organiser?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Late-September events in Shutford lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Places near Shutford
What else we do in Shutford
Running an event in Shutford
Shutford is about 4 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Shutford, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 23 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Martin? A hog roast draws people in.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. Whether your event is on Malthouse Lane, Ivy Lane and Cook's Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Shutford, we cover Balscote (1 mile north), Alkerton (2 miles north), Swalcliffe (2 miles south), Tadmarton (2 miles south) and Shenington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (4 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Neithrop (3 miles east), Grimsbury (5 miles east), Ruscote (3 miles east) and Woodstock (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (4.3 miles east) and Broughton Castle (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find George And Dragon Public House (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose a hog roast in Shutford?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Shutford
We are self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Club events
- Town and village days
- Summer fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 4.7 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards