Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Upper Basildon
We bring a hog roast to Upper Basildon and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Corporate events
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
Book a hog roast in Upper Basildon
Hog roast hire in Upper Basildon, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Upper Basildon: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. For christmas parties and weddings, day or evening, we will put together a menu of crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Upper Basildon, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Evenings in Upper Basildon stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Bringing a hog roast to Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Upper Basildon book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Basildon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
After a service at St Stephen's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Basildon C.E. Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Upper Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Upper Basildon, we also cover New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
- Schools near Upper Basildon include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Upper Basildon
Other occasions in Upper Basildon
FAQs for Upper Basildon
Is Upper Basildon close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What is hog roast hire?
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.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Upper Basildon
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Upper Basildon
You do not need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Basildon, such as:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Staff days and open days
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Birthdays and anniversaries
For anyone arriving by rail, Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away