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Hog Roast Catering in Appleford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Hog roast hire in Appleford-on-Thames: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
Book a hog roast in Appleford-on-Thames
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hog roast hire in Appleford-on-Thames, slow-roasted on site
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with hog roast rolls, crackling and new potatoes.
Somewhere as small as Appleford-on-Thames, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Appleford-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Appleford-on-Thames
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
People around Appleford-on-Thames book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Staff days and open days
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
PTAs at schools such as Didcot Girls' School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Appleford-on-Thames? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
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.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Questions from Appleford-on-Thames
How far is Appleford-on-Thames from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Appleford-on-Thames?
Appleford station, in Appleford-on-Thames itself.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For event organisers in Appleford-on-Thames
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
A hog roast in Appleford-on-Thames: local details
Appleford-on-Thames is about 2 miles north of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cater events of every size in Appleford-on-Thames. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Appleford-on-Thames to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, there’s a station right in Appleford-on-Thames: Appleford station. Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Here we cover the OX14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Chambrai Close, Church Street and Main Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Appleford-on-Thames we cover include Long Wittenham (1 mile east), Culham (1 mile north-west), Sutton Courtenay (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles north-east) and Didcot (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-west), Witney (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (8 miles south-west) and Grove (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pendon Museum (1 mile east) and FitzHarris Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Appleford-on-Thames includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards