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Hog Roast Catering in Upper Arncott, Oxfordshire
Hog roast hire in Upper Arncott: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Upper Arncott
How our hog roast hire works in Upper Arncott
In Upper Arncott, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Whether it’s community events and big birthdays and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and crackling.
Somewhere like Upper Arncott, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Upper Arncott (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Arncott until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Upper Arncott questions
Which station is closest to Upper Arncott?
Bicester Village station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Upper Arncott from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Planning a hog roast in Upper Arncott
Upper Arncott is about 4 miles south-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Upper Arncott suit a hog roast. Upper Arncott is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Within reach of Upper Arncott are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (2 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
For events in OX25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Hopcraft Close, Murcott Road and Teale Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Upper Arncott, we cover Lower Arncott (1 mile north), Ambrosden (1 mile north), Murcott (2 miles south-west), Merton (2 miles west) and Fencott (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (8 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south-west), Thame (9 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles west) and Chinnor (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Bicester Village (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile north)
Why choose hog roast hire in Upper Arncott?
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Upper Arncott. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For anyone arriving by rail, Bicester Village station is about 3.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Upper Arncott hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Upper Arncott
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
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Where the roaster can go in Upper Arncott
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away