Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Marlow Common
We bring a hog roast across Marlow Common and Buckinghamshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
- Club events and presentations
Planning an event in Marlow Common?
How our hog roast hire works in Marlow Common
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties, with salads, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
In a rural place like Marlow Common, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast in Marlow Common: local details
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Marlow Common is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Marlow Common include Harleyford Manor (1.6 miles south) and Greenlands (3.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Spinfield School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Marlow Common, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Marlow Common includes Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Common questions in Marlow Common
Is Marlow Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Marlow Common?
The closest is Marlow station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is all of Buckinghamshire covered?
We cater across Buckinghamshire. Contact us for a price.
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.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
It is built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Occasions we serve in Marlow Common
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
In Marlow Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff days and open days
- Festive gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Sports clubs and societies
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Marlow station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Towns and villages near Marlow Common
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How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late September evenings in Marlow Common lose the light at about 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Marlow Common hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SL7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards