Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hinksey Hill, Oxfordshire
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Hinksey Hill. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Slow-roasted pork in Hinksey Hill
Hog roast hire in Hinksey Hill, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and village fêtes and school fairs, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls.
In a hamlet or village like Hinksey Hill, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Hinksey Hill (OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Hinksey Hill
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Around midsummer it stays light in Hinksey Hill until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- 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 clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Hinksey Hill
Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
People around Hinksey Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Festive gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
Within reach of Hinksey Hill are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.3 miles north) and Appleton Manor (4.2 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Places near Hinksey Hill
What else we do in Hinksey Hill
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Hinksey Hill: venues, access and local tips
Hinksey Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Hinksey Hill? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a hog roast in Raleigh Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2 miles north.
We cater events across the OX1 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Betty Lane, Badger Lane and Hinksey Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Hinksey Hill, we cover South Hinksey (1 mile north), Redbridge (1 mile east), Chilswell (1 mile west), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Story Museum (1.8 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Hinksey Hill includes Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Nearby schools include Greyfriars Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The General Elliot pub (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexander Library of Ornithology (2 miles north-east)
Your questions about a hog roast in Hinksey Hill
Is Hinksey Hill close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards