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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Shorthampton, Oxfordshire
Party hog roast in Shorthampton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden parties
- Big birthday parties
- Wedding anniversaries
Party hog roast in Shorthampton
How our party hog roast works in Shorthampton
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and street parties, serving crackling, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Near Shorthampton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Shorthampton (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special, and nothing sits out all afternoon. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Shorthampton hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. A summer party in Shorthampton stays light until about 9:30pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Shorthampton
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Shorthampton from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
You can hire the machine. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do children like hog roasts?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Perfect for your party in Shorthampton
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
A christening at Church of All Saints followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Parties in Shorthampton: homes, halls and local tips
Shorthampton is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Shorthampton? We cover the whole area. Shorthampton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shorthampton to Oxford (15 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles east.
Parties anywhere in OX7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover parties in Chilson (1 mile south-west), Chadlington (1 mile north), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-west), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-west) and Ascott Earl (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles east) and Chipping Norton (4 miles north).
Open spaces near Shorthampton include Blenheim Farm.
Towns and villages near Shorthampton
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards