Oxfordshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Bix
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Bix and across Oxfordshire.
- Anniversary parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Bix
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Party hog roast in Bix, carved to order
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. Your guests will smell it from the street. Whether it’s retirement parties and family reunions, we can cook crackling, apple sauce and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Country parties near Bix suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- Bix (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Make sure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Party venues around Bix
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bix is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Bix include Greys Court (1.3 miles south) and Stonor Park (2.4 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. If guests are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Bix is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in RG9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From White Lane and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Bix, we cover Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bix include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox Public House (within half a mile west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Perfect for your party in Bix
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
However big or small the event in Bix, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn parties in Bix get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Bix
Other occasions in Bix
Bix questions
Is Bix too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away