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Hog Roast Hire for Nettlebed
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Nettlebed.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
- Wakes
Slow-roasted pork in Nettlebed
About our hog roast hire in Nettlebed
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. For festive gatherings and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and salads for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Nettlebed, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Nettlebed (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
What affects the price in Nettlebed
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
A hog roast in Nettlebed: local details
Nettlebed is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Nettlebed is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Nettlebed to Reading (about 9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Nettlebed Community School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Nettlebed are historic houses such as Greys Court (2.7 miles south-east) and Stonor Park (3 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Nettlebed 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. Local streets include The Ridgeway, Wanbourne Lane and Watlington Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Nettlebed, we also cover Catslip (1 mile south-east), Highmoor (2 miles south), Highmoor Cross (2 miles south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Questions from Nettlebed
Do you come out to small places like Nettlebed?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Nettlebed close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Nettlebed
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
However big or small the event in Nettlebed, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Weddings and receptions
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Nettlebed is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- 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
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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