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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Botley, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your party across Botley and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family reunions
- Big birthday parties
- Getting-engaged parties
Book a hog roast in Botley
Planning a party in Botley
Botley is about 3 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover parties in Botley, as well as the surrounding area. Botley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Botley are Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.3 miles east) and Appleton Manor (3.7 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. For guests coming by train, Oxford station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in OX2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your party is on Elms Road, Cedar Road and Hazel Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Botley we cover include Dean Court (1 mile west), Chawley (1 mile south-west), Cumnor (2 miles south-west), Filchampstead (2 miles west) and Wytham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (3 miles east), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (1.6 miles east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Botley includes Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Schools near Botley include Matthew Arnold School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Seacourt Bridge pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Somerville College Library (1.7 miles east)
How our party hog roast works in Botley
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, with jacket potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
In a place like Botley, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Botley (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Botley
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. For an evening party in Botley, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Botley
Can you cater after a service at St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Raleigh Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Think about children’s portions
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Other occasions in Botley
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Botley
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Hosts in Botley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties
A christening at St Peter and St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards