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Hog roast hire in HP18

We cover all of the HP18 postcode district, including Long Crendon, Waddesdon and Oakley. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.

Hog roast hire in HP18

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Our hog roast hire in HP18

The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in HP18, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthdays and anniversaries, with new potatoes, halloumi skewers and crackling.

Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. You get an availability check and a clear quote.
  3. We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
  4. We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
  5. Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.

Cost

Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.

Why book with us

  • All the equipment comes with us
  • Planned to your running order
  • Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
  • Fresh carving at the serving station

How to get a price

For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or HP18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.

Around Long Crendon

Around Long Crendon, we cater at homes and venues near The Eight Bells Public House, Long Crendon School and Church of St Mary. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.

Hog roast catering in HP18: local guide

HP18 covers everything from Aylesbury, Haydon Hill and Long Crendon to 23 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground.

Long Crendon: Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Long Crendon School, can book a hog roast stall. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Long Crendon, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.

Occasions we serve in HP18

Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.

Lots of different events suit a hog roast in HP18. Here are some of the most popular:

  • Wakes and memorial gatherings
  • Wedding breakfasts and evening food
  • Garden parties and barbecues
  • Work summer parties

What the cooking area needs

Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:

  • A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
  • A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
  • Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches

Is a hog roast right for you?

Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which often makes it better value.

Comparing caterers

  • Where the roaster goes and what it needs
  • VAT, if it applies
  • What crockery is supplied
  • What the price includes, item by item

Organising for someone else?

For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.

Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.

What a hog roast costs

A few things make the biggest difference to the price:

  • Access to the cooking area
  • How long the roast and service take
  • Travel to HP18
  • Busy dates such as summer Saturdays

Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.

Details that help

For a quick, accurate price, tell us:

  • An estimate of numbers
  • What the outdoor space is like
  • Anything the venue has asked for
  • The date and when you’d like to eat

Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.

HP18 questions

How does hog roast hire work?

We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.

What if things run late?

We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.

How much will it be?

Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.

How long does a hog roast take to cook?

Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.

Do you need power or water?

The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.

What do you need from us on the day?

The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.

How much room do you need?

A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.

  • Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
  • Carved to order by our chef, 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

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