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Hog Roast Hire in Highmoor Cross
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Highmoor Cross. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Staff days and open days
Book a hog roast in Highmoor Cross
Bringing a hog roast to Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater events across Highmoor Cross and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Highmoor Cross to Reading (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Henley-On-Thames station is about 4.1 miles away. Churches such as Church of St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Highmoor Cross is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Holly Close and The Glebe or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
The countryside around Highmoor Cross includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Dog and Duck pub (under half a mile north)
How our hog roast hire works in Highmoor Cross
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it’s clubhouse events and community events, we can cook coleslaw, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb and more.
Somewhere like Highmoor Cross, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Who books hog roast hire in Highmoor Cross?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Highmoor Cross: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Hosts in Highmoor Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings, day or evening
Historic houses near Highmoor Cross include Greys Court (1.6 miles east) and Stonor Park (4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Common questions in Highmoor Cross
How far is Highmoor Cross from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Highmoor Cross?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you travel across Oxfordshire?
All of Oxfordshire is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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 do not provide halal meat.
Can you cater in Highmoor Cross?
Yes, Highmoor Cross is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Nearby places to Highmoor Cross
Other occasions in Highmoor Cross
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Highmoor Cross?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Highmoor Cross, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away