Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Gawcott
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Gawcott.
- Community events
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
A hog roast near Gawcott
Hog roast hire in Gawcott, slow-roasted on site
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are frequently asked to cater weddings and receptions and festive gatherings, serving crackling, new potatoes and salads.
In a hamlet or village like Gawcott, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Gawcott (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Gawcott hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
Hog roast hire around Gawcott
Gawcott is about 2 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Gawcott. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Roundwood Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
We cover events in every part of MK18 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Main Street, The Terrace and Oak Drive, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Tingewick (1 mile north-west), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-west), Hillesden (2 miles south), Finmere (3 miles west) and Twyford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Haddenham (15 miles south).
A little further out are Buckingham Movie Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Gawcott include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local schools include Royal Latin School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cuckoo's Nest pub (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Gawcott
There’s very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Gawcott, such as:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
Within reach of Gawcott are historic houses such as Stowe House (3.5 miles north) and Claydon House (4.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Your questions about a hog roast in Gawcott
We are gathering after a service at Church of Holy Trinity: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Gawcott from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to Gawcott?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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How it works
Carving is part of the show: 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: around Gawcott, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send 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 pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards