Oxfordshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Shirburn
Party hog roast in Shirburn: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement parties
- Christenings
Planning an event in Shirburn?
Shirburn questions
Do you come out to small places like Shirburn?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
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’ll gather.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will give you an honest answer.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
About our party hog roast in Shirburn
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. For engagement celebrations and big birthday parties, we will put together a menu of crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Country parties near Shirburn suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shirburn (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Parties in Shirburn: homes, halls and local tips
Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Shirburn and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shirburn to Oxford (12 miles away).
If the day starts at All Saints Church or St Mary's Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Shirburn is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Parties anywhere in OX49 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local schools include Watlington Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and the food is ready for everyone at once. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Shirburn, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Places near Shirburn
What else we do in Shirburn
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Think about children’s portions
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shirburn
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Perfect for your party in Shirburn
Children normally love it, with chicken as a backup.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shirburn. Here are some of the most popular:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions
Nearby historic houses include Adwell House (2.4 miles north) and Stonor Park (4.9 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
How we price a hog roast for your party
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards