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Party Hog Roast in Banbury
We bring a hog roast for your party across Banbury and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Engagement parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
Party hog roast in Banbury
Banbury parties: what to know
Banbury is in Oxfordshire. Banbury and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Banbury to Oxford (about 22 miles away).
A green space like People's Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Here we cover the OX16 and OX17 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Market Place and Grimsbury Square; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A361 and A422 close by, Banbury is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Neithrop (1 mile west), Ruscote (1 mile west), Grimsbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west) and North Newington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Banbury has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles east) and Banbury Castle (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Banbury include Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include English Language Training (0.5 miles south-east) and Banbury Academy (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Duke of Wellington pub (within half a mile north)
Party hog roast in Banbury, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we roast, carve, serve and clear. We serve coleslaw, crackling and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and wedding anniversaries.
In a town like Banbury, a garden party with a hog roast is a classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden is small. All we need is a level spot with clearance. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Banbury (OX16, OX17)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Why choose a hog roast in Banbury?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Banbury hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Banbury is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:30pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Banbury
What’s the nearest station to Banbury?
Banbury station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in People's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Who books party hog roast in Banbury?
You get to enjoy your own party.
Here’s what people in Banbury most often book a hog roast for:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint Paul's, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A word with the neighbours
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
Also near Banbury
Other occasions in Banbury
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards