Oxfordshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Mongewell
We bring a hog roast for your party to Mongewell and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Engagement celebrations
- Naming ceremonies
- Street parties
Planning an event in Mongewell?
About our party hog roast in Mongewell
For a christening or naming day in Mongewell, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. We are frequently asked to cater family reunions and christenings and naming days, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling.
A country party near Mongewell is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Mongewell (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a party in Mongewell
Mongewell is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Mongewell are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Mongewell to Oxford (about 12 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Mongewell, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX10, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hasthorpe Road, Shuttleworth Close and Elizabeth Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover parties in Newnham Murren (1 mile north), Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (1 mile south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Mongewell include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.1 miles north) and Wallingford School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Nags Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your party in Mongewell
Children typically love it, with chicken as a backup.
People around Mongewell book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big family get-togethers
- Retirement parties
- Street parties
Parks such as Kinecroft normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Sunset in Mongewell is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 3:55pm, need lights by the roaster.
- 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 don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Travel to Mongewell
- The number of people
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Mongewell?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Mongewell
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
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Mongewell: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Mongewell?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Mongewell from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll 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. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away