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Hog Roast Hire for Alvescot
We bring a hog roast to Alvescot and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Alvescot
Hog roast hire in Alvescot, carved to order
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. Whether it is weddings, day or evening and big birthdays and anniversaries, we can cook rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls for your guests.
In a rural place like Alvescot, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Alvescot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Hog roast hire around Alvescot
Alvescot is about 2 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Alvescot, from gardens to fields. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Alvescot to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Peter's Church of England School, can book a hog roast stall.
Wherever your event is in OX18, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Pemscott Close and Thorpes Field, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Kencot (1 mile north-west), Shilton (3 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (0.8 miles east) and Swinford Museum (2.1 miles west).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (1.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (within half a mile north-west)
Also in Alvescot
Where the roaster can go in Alvescot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Alvescot
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Questions from Alvescot
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Alvescot?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Is it just pork?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How we price a hog roast
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Alvescot
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Alvescot. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
Historic houses near Alvescot include Kelmscott Manor (3.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Light matters for a long roast: in Alvescot, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards