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Hog Roast Catering in Kencot, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Kencot.
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Book a hog roast in Kencot
Kencot: venues, access and local tips
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Kencot? We can help. Kencot is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Kencot include Kelmscott Manor (4 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a service at Church of St Peter, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX18. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Hog roast hire in Kencot, carved to order
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and corporate events.
In a rural place like Kencot, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Kencot (OX18)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Kencot: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kencot?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Kencot. Around midsummer it stays light in Kencot until about 9:30pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Kencot
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Hosts in Kencot book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Peter's Church of England School, can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Kencot
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
Also in Kencot
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away