Slow-roasted pork with crackling and pulled pork on a wooden board

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Hog Roast Hire in Ratley

Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Ratley and across Oxfordshire.

Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Big birthdays and anniversaries
Clubhouse events

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Allergies and dietary needs

Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:

If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance

On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.

A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.

Hog roast hire for your event in Ratley

A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Ratley: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and staff days and open days.

In a hamlet or village like Ratley, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.

Location: Ratley (OX15)
Region: Oxfordshire
On the menu: Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
Also available: Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Quotes: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 27 October 2026

A soft roll filled with pulled pork and coleslaw

Bringing a hog roast to Ratley

Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cater events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ratley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 27 miles away.

Nearby historic houses include Upton House (1.3 miles south-west) and Farnborough Hall (3.1 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.

Here we cover the OX15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).

Nearby you will also find W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Edge Hill.

Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-east)

Map of Ratley © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Ratley

Is Ratley too small for a hog roast?

Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.

We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter Ad Vincula: can you cater?

Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.

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.

Do you need power or water?

The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.

Do you clear up?

Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.

Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?

Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.

Can you do gluten-free?

Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.

Can we just hire the roaster?

Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.

A closer look at the menu

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.

Salads, potatoes and coleslaw

Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.

Catered or do it yourself?

The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.

Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.

The process

Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in Ratley is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.

First, tell us about your event.
You get an availability check and a clear 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

Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Think about shelter for your guests
Let us know about tight access

Getting a price

Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.

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Planning help

How many people does a hog roast feed?

Occasions we serve in Ratley

It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.

People around Ratley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:

Staff days and open days
Wakes and memorial gatherings
Festive gatherings
Garden parties and barbecues

For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.

Questions to ask before booking

Whether plates or china are included
A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Which meats, sides and extras are included

How to compare hog roast caterers

How we price a hog roast

The price comes down to:

The date and time of year
Distance from us
Site access
Crockery choices

Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.

What we need to know

To check the date and the space, tell us:

Anything the venue has asked for
Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
An estimate of numbers
The date and time of the event

Send us the date, the address or OX15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.

Is a hog roast right for your event?

Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.