Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Thame
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Thame.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Vintage rallies
- Church and village fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Thame
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:
- Space for people to queue
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
About our hog roast for events in Thame
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Typical bookings include vintage rallies and summer fêtes, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Thame suit a hog roast: it draws a crowd and serves hot food quickly. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Thame (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Other occasions in Thame
What affects the price in Thame
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Thame
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Running an event in Thame
Thame is about 8 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Thame, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Barley Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Events in and around the Chilterns National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Thame, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in OX9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on Upper High Street, Butter Market and High Street or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A329 and A418 close by, Thame is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Moreton (1 mile south-west), Towersey (1 mile east), Kingsey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (2 miles north-west) and Haddenham (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (11 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Thame has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Thame Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Thame include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Thame include Lord Williams's School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Thame
How far is Thame from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Thame?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. 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 are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Thame
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Thame
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Thame, including:
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
- Country shows
- PTA summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Thame are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Make the stall easy to find
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away