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Party Hog Roast in Mapledurham
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Mapledurham.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Slow-roasted pork in Mapledurham
Party hog roast near Mapledurham
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. For anniversary parties and big birthday parties, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
In a small place like Mapledurham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
How we price a hog roast for your party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A word with the neighbours
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Mapledurham
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Hosting a hog roast party in Mapledurham
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Mapledurham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 1 mile south. If you had Round Copse in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
We cater parties across the RG8, RG4 and RG31 postcode area. From St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Questions from Mapledurham
How far is Mapledurham from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Round Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
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.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. A summer party in Mapledurham stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Mapledurham hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Mapledurham
Children normally love it, with chicken as a backup.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mapledurham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Naming ceremonies
- Getting-engaged parties
- Garden parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Among the historic houses close to Mapledurham are Mapledurham House (within half a mile east) and Basildon Park (3.7 miles west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away