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Hog Roast Hire in Shilton
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Shilton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas fairs
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Clubhouse events
Hog roast hire for Shilton
Hog roast hire for your event in Shilton
In Shilton, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We are often asked to cater christmas parties and gatherings after a funeral, with spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads.
Somewhere like Shilton, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Shilton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
More for events in Shilton
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Light matters for a long roast: around Shilton, it stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire in Shilton?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
However big or small the event in Shilton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
For a fundraiser at a school like Carterton Community College, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Shilton questions
How far is Shilton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
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. Send us the address.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
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.
A hog roast or other catering?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Shilton hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Shilton: venues, access and local tips
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shilton and its neighbours for events. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Churches such as Church of the Holy Rood rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Historic houses near Shilton include Minster Lovell Hall (4 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Anywhere in OX18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Shilton we cover include Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away