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Hog Roast Hire for Bodicote
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Bodicote.
- Wakes
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
Planning an event in Bodicote?
A hog roast in Bodicote: local details
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bodicote. Bodicote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 20 miles away.
Coming by train? Banbury station is about 1.5 miles away. Churches such as Church of St John the Baptist rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Wherever your event is in OX15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Bodicote includes Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse and Jockey pub (less than half a mile west)
Hog roast hire in Bodicote, slow-roasted on site
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it is christmas parties and clubhouse events, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
In a smaller place like Bodicote, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Bodicote, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Bodicote
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bodicote, such as:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Broughton Castle (2.9 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
More for events in Bodicote
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Bodicote: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in People's Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cover Bodicote?
Yes, Bodicote is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Is crackling included?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Bodicote
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be 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
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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