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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Drayton, Oxfordshire
Planning a hog roast for your party in Drayton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Book a hog roast in Drayton
Events we cater in Drayton
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Drayton, including:
- Retirement parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If the day starts at Church of Saint Peter, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
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Party hog roast in Drayton, carved to order
In Drayton, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. Our staff serve and clear. We serve crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for leaving and retirement do’s and getting-engaged parties.
Around Drayton, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. The hog is roasted on site at your party, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Drayton (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A step-free way into the garden
- Parking close to the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Drayton
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Hosting a hog roast party in Drayton
Drayton is about 3 miles south-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Drayton, from gardens to fields. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Drayton include Clifton Hampden Manor (4.4 miles east) and Appleton Manor (5 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. For guests coming by train, Appleford station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Wherever your party is in OX14, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your party is on High Street, Monk Close and Abbot Crescent or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For parties just outside Drayton, we cover Sutton Wick (1 mile north-east), Steventon (2 miles south), Milton Heights (2 miles south), Marcham (2 miles north-west) and Milton Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-east), Didcot (4 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles north-east), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include Larkmead School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Why choose a hog roast in Drayton?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Drayton
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Saint Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Drayton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in Drayton is about 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards