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Hog Roast Catering in Drayton St Leonard, Oxfordshire
Hog roast hire in Drayton St Leonard: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Drayton St Leonard
About our hog roast hire in Drayton St Leonard
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include community events and gatherings after a funeral, with spit-roast lamb, crackling and new potatoes.
For a rural spot like Drayton St Leonard, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. 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.
- Where
- Drayton St Leonard (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Drayton St Leonard
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Drayton St Leonard: venues, access and local tips
Drayton St Leonard is about 6 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Drayton St Leonard and the surrounding area. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Culham station, about 4.3 miles west. Churches such as Church of St Leonard rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Drayton St Leonard is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in OX10, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Lane and Ford Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Drayton St Leonard, we cover Great Holcombe (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile east), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berinsfield (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Catherine Wheel pub (within half a mile south)
Why choose a hog roast in Drayton St Leonard?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Drayton St Leonard hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Events we cater in Drayton St Leonard
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
Historic houses near Drayton St Leonard include Clifton Hampden Manor (3.1 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
Nearby places to Drayton St Leonard
Other occasions in Drayton St Leonard
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Evenings in Drayton St Leonard stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Drayton St Leonard questions
What’s the nearest station to Drayton St Leonard?
The closest is Culham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Drayton St Leonard?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Can you cater in Drayton St Leonard?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Drayton St Leonard and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards