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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Childrey, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for your party in Childrey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a hog roast in Childrey
Hosting a hog roast party in Childrey
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Childrey suit a hog roast. Childrey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Childrey to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Childrey is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in OX12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Childrey include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hatchet Public House (within half a mile south)
Party hog roast in Childrey, carved to order
Hosting a party means juggling everything at once. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. We are often asked to cater big birthday parties and naming ceremonies, serving apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage.
Country parties near Childrey suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Childrey (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Childrey
Is Childrey close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Is our garden suitable?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where the roaster can go in Childrey
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Nearby places to Childrey
Also in Childrey
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
How we price a hog roast for your party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Childrey
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Think about children’s portions
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Childrey
Young and old enjoy it.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
If the day starts at Church of St Mary, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Sunset in Childrey is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- 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 leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards