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Hog Roast Hire for Stanton St John
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Stanton St John. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Work summer parties
- Community events
- Christmas parties
Planning an event in Stanton St John?
Who books hog roast hire in Stanton St John?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Stanton St John, such as:
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
For guests coming by train, Islip station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Hog roast hire in Stanton St John, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s hog roast hire in Stanton St John. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and parties at home, with spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a hamlet or village like Stanton St John, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Why choose a hog roast in Stanton St John?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Late September evenings in Stanton St John lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or OX33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
What affects the price in Stanton St John
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Stanton St John
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or OX33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Stanton St John: venues, access and local tips
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Stanton St John are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Within reach of Stanton St John are historic houses such as Holywell Manor, Oxford (4 miles south-west) and Boarstall Tower (4.1 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you had Katie and George Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the OX33 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Stanton St John includes Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn Public House (within half a mile south)
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Stanton St John: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Stanton St John too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you cover Stanton St John?
Yes, Stanton St John is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
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, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away