Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Charlton, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast to Charlton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Charlton?
Hog roast hire in Charlton, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. We’re often asked to cater club events and presentations and village fêtes and school fairs, serving crackling, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a place the size of Charlton, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Hog roast hire around Charlton
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Charlton and its neighbours for events. Charlton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Charlton to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
A green space like Betjeman Millennium Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Charlton is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in OX12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Charlton sits on or near the A417, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Charlton we cover include Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Charlton includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Charlton include St Mary's School (0.6 miles south-west) and King Alfred's (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Nelson pub (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Towns and villages near Charlton
Other occasions in Charlton
How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Charlton?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Charlton hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Charlton
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Charlton: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Charlton Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
For event organisers in Charlton
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Common questions in Charlton
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Do you cover the whole of Oxfordshire?
All of Oxfordshire is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Light matters for a long roast: around Charlton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away