Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Penn, Buckinghamshire
Hog roast hire in Penn: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire for Penn
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
How our hog roast hire works in Penn
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. On the menu are halloumi skewers, coleslaw and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater corporate events and parties at home.
In a hamlet or village like Penn, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Penn (HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Who books hog roast hire in Penn?
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive gatherings
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, day or evening
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is High Wycombe station, roughly 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
Towns and villages near Penn
More for events in Penn
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Planning a hog roast in Penn
Penn is about 2 miles east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Penn? We cover the whole area. Penn is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Margaret, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For a fundraiser at a school like Tylers Green First School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Penn is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP10. Streets in the area include Church Road, Glebelands and Carter Walk, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Penn we cover include Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Loudwater (2 miles south), Forty Green (2 miles south-east), Knotty Green (2 miles south-east) and Winchmore Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eden (2.6 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Ramsay School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile north)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Penn
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Penn questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Penn?
High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evenings in Penn stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards