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Hog Roast Catering in Merton, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Merton and across Oxfordshire.
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Merton
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hog roast hire in Merton, slow-roasted on site
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. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and christmas fairs.
In a small place like Merton, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Merton?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Merton
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Light matters for a long roast: around Merton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Merton
What’s the nearest station to Merton?
Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Merton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A hog roast in Merton: local details
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Merton, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Merton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Swithin, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Nearby historic houses include Boarstall Tower (3.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
We cater events across the OX25 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Merton include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Occasions we serve in Merton
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Hosts in Merton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Parties at home
Coming by train? The nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or OX25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away