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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Shotover Hill, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your party to Shotover Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Naming ceremonies
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement celebrations
Party hog roast for Shotover Hill
Why choose a hog roast in Shotover Hill?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Shotover Hill
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How our party hog roast works in Shotover Hill
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will help you choose. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for big birthday parties and reunions.
Around Shotover Hill, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Shotover Hill, late May sunsets come at about 9:00pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 3:55pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Add a dietary question to the invite
We get there early to start the roast, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Parties in Shotover Hill are part of our patch. Shotover Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Among the historic houses close to Shotover Hill are Holywell Manor, Oxford (2.4 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.1 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west.
Parties anywhere in OX3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Old Road, Mark Road and York Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Thistle pub (within half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking close to the house
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
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
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FAQs for Shotover Hill
How far is Shotover Hill from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we cook it ourselves?
You can hire the machine. We will talk you through it when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Occasions we serve in Shotover Hill
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
However big or small the event in Shotover Hill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Milestone birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family reunions
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away