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Hog Roast Hire in Middle Assendon
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Middle Assendon.
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Clubhouse events
Slow-roasted pork in Middle Assendon
Hog roast hire for your event in Middle Assendon
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Middle Assendon. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for christmas parties and staff days and open days.
In a small place like Middle Assendon, 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. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Middle Assendon
A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
However big or small the event in Middle Assendon, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
If guests are travelling by rail, Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Middle Assendon
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Parking near the spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Middle Assendon: venues, access and local tips
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast in Middle Assendon? We can help. Middle Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Middle Assendon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
If you had Fawley Court and Temple Island in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. Historic houses near Middle Assendon include Greys Court (1.8 miles south-west) and Stonor Park (2.1 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Middle Assendon is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Wherever your event is in RG9, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Middle Assendon include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Rainbow Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Your questions about a hog roast in Middle Assendon
How far is Middle Assendon from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Middle Assendon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evenings in Middle Assendon stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Middle Assendon
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away