Buckinghamshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Shabbington
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Shabbington.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Christmas parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Shabbington
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Shabbington hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How our hog roast hire works in Shabbington
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. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for corporate events and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Shabbington, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Shabbington questions
Which station is closest to Shabbington?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Shabbington: venues, access and local tips
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. A hog roast suits events around Shabbington, whatever the venue. Shabbington is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shabbington to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Historic houses near Shabbington include Adwell House (4.9 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the HP18 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shabbington include Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Fisherman Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
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 Shabbington
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Events we cater in Shabbington
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shabbington, such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings and receptions
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ickford School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
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.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evenings in Shabbington stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away