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Hog Roast Catering in Lower Assendon, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Lower Assendon.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Summer garden parties
- Clubhouse events
Hog roast hire in Lower Assendon
Lower Assendon questions
Do you cater at venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How our hog roast hire works in Lower Assendon
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Popular choices include coleslaw, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and staff days and open days.
In a hamlet or village like Lower Assendon, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Lower Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books hog roast hire in Lower Assendon?
You do not need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
In Lower Assendon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Thinking of a hog roast in Fawley Court and Temple Island? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Lower Assendon
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Lower Assendon hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Lower Assendon: venues, access and local tips
Lower Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Lower Assendon. Lower Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 8 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Anne, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Rupert House School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lower Assendon. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in RG9, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Old Bix Road and Fair Mile, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Middle Assendon (1 mile north-west), Bix (1 mile north-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Benson (9 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (8 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Gillotts School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Ball Public House (under half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Lower Assendon
Other occasions in Lower Assendon
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Lower Assendon until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away