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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Merton, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your party to Merton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christenings
- Engagement celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
Party hog roast in Merton
Party hog roast near Merton
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We will help you choose. Typical bookings include wedding anniversaries and neighbourhood parties, serving rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
Country parties near Merton suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. The hog is roasted on site at your party, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Occasions we serve in Merton
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Merton, including:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Anniversary parties
- Reunions
- Street parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Swithin, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening parties in Merton need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- 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 do not have to.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Merton
Do you come out to small places like Merton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Merton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater in Merton?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you bring a gazebo?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Merton
What else we do in Merton
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Parties in Merton: homes, halls and local tips
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties across Merton and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Bicester Village station is about 2.7 miles away. Historic houses near Merton include Boarstall Tower (3.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in OX25, we can roast on site for your guests. If your venue is just outside Merton, we also cover Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Merton includes Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (under half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A heads-up for next door
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Merton
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away