Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Looking for a hog roast in Kidlington? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
Hog roast hire for Kidlington
How our hog roast hire works in Kidlington
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. We are frequently asked to cater clubhouse events and festive gatherings, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling.
A place like Kidlington often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Kidlington (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Planning an evening hog roast in Kidlington? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:30pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Kidlington: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Kidlington?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Kidlington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How we price a hog roast
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Kidlington: venues, access and local tips
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Kidlington suit a hog roast. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mary, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A4260 close by, Kidlington is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Kidlington, we also cover Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Kidlington include Gosford Hill School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Kidlington
Other occasions in Kidlington
Events we cater in Kidlington
You do not need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in Kidlington most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
- Parties at home
Within reach of Kidlington are historic houses such as Blenheim Palace (3.5 miles north-west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which generally keeps the cost down. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Kidlington
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards