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Hog Roast Catering in Ashampstead, Oxfordshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Ashampstead and across Oxfordshire.
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Hog roast hire in Ashampstead
About our hog roast hire in Ashampstead
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are salads, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings and receptions and club events and presentations.
Somewhere as small as Ashampstead, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Ashampstead: your questions answered
How far is Ashampstead from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Clement: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cover the whole of Oxfordshire?
We cover Oxfordshire and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
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Hog roast hire around Ashampstead
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits events around Ashampstead, whatever the venue. Ashampstead is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashampstead to Reading (10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Goring & Streatley station, about 3.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Clement, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ashampstead. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of the RG8 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashampstead include Hartslock.
Events we cater in Ashampstead
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Whatever the occasion in Ashampstead, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Nearby historic houses include Basildon Park (2.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Ashampstead?
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late September evenings in Ashampstead lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards