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Party Hog Roast for Henley-on-Thames
Planning a hog roast for your party in Henley-on-Thames? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement celebrations
Party hog roast in Henley-on-Thames
Party hog roast near Henley-on-Thames
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. We’re frequently asked to cater getting-engaged parties and retirement parties, with apple sauce, jacket potatoes and hog roast rolls.
For a party in Henley-on-Thames, home is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Neighbours warned about the smell
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invite
Make sure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Events we cater in Henley-on-Thames
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Henley-on-Thames and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Naming ceremonies
- Street parties
- Reunions
If the day starts at Holy Trinity Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why choose a hog roast in Henley-on-Thames?
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Hosting a hog roast party in Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Henley-on-Thames. We cater all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Henley-on-Thames to Reading (about 7 miles away).
A green space like Mill Meadows is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. If guests are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station serves Henley-on-Thames directly. Henley-on-Thames is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over RG9. From Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A321 and A4130, Henley-on-Thames is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Henley-on-Thames we cover include Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). Henley-on-Thames is one of the larger places we cover in Oxfordshire, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Henley-on-Thames include Rupert House School (0.6 miles north) and Gillotts School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Saracen's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Henley-on-Thames, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Henley-on-Thames
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What affects the price in Henley-on-Thames
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Henley-on-Thames
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards