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Party Hog Roast in Kencot
Party hog roast in Kencot: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christenings
- Reunions
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Party hog roast in Kencot
Who books party hog roast in Kencot?
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Kencot, including:
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Christenings
- Anniversary parties
Historic houses near Kencot include Kelmscott Manor (4 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
How our party hog roast works in Kencot
For a christening or naming day in Kencot, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. For summer parties in the garden and street parties, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and crackling for your guests.
Country parties near Kencot suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Where
- Kencot (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening parties in Kencot need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:30pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Kencot?
Compared with a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Kencot
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Kencot from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Hosting a hog roast party in Kencot
Kencot is about 2 miles south-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits parties around Kencot, whatever the venue. Kencot is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in OX18, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Alvescot (1 mile south-east), Shilton (2 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Swinford Museum (1.9 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (5.9 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Carterton Community College (1.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out who does not eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away