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Hog Roast Hire for Ellesborough
Hog roast hire in Ellesborough: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas parties
- Community events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Ellesborough
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Hog roast hire for your event in Ellesborough
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater sports clubs and societies and parties at home, serving spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and crackling.
Somewhere as small as Ellesborough, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Common questions in Ellesborough
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Ellesborough?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast in Ellesborough: local details
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cover events in Ellesborough, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Great Kimble Church of England School, can book a hog roast stall. If guests are travelling by rail, Little Kimble station is about 0.9 miles away. Ellesborough is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the HP17 postcode area. From Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Ellesborough, we cover Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ellesborough include Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Russell Arms (less than half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Ellesborough
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Hosts in Ellesborough book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Festive gatherings
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Light matters for a long roast: in Ellesborough, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards