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Party Hog Roast for Summertown
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Summertown.
- Neighbourhood parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Wedding anniversaries
Party hog roast for Summertown
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Party hog roast in Summertown, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. A hog roast takes the food off your list: we cook, carve and serve. Whether it is christenings and naming days and getting-engaged parties, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage for your guests.
For a party in Summertown, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Summertown (OX2, OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Party venues around Summertown
Summertown is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Summertown and the surrounding area. Summertown is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
If you had Oxford University Parks in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Historic houses near Summertown include Holywell Manor, Oxford (1.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in OX2 and OX3, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Islip Road, Hobson Road and Hernes Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Summertown include the A4165, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. We also bring hog roasts to parties in North Oxford (1 mile south), Sunnymead (1 mile north), Cutteslowe (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south) and Oxford University Museum of Natural History (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Summertown includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Summertown include Oxford Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Cutteslowe Primary School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dew Drop Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.8 miles south)
Events we cater in Summertown
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Summertown, including:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Naming ceremonies
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Oxford station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Places near Summertown
Other occasions in Summertown
FAQs for Summertown
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Summertown?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do we need to wash up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Summertown
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking close to the house
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Evening parties in Summertown need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- 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’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away