Milton Keynes · England
Hog roast hire in MK20
Hog roast catering across MK20, from Caldecote. For weddings, parties and work events, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast catering across MK20
Areas within MK20
Events we cater in MK20
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Hog roast hire
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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Our hog roast hire in MK20
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Typical bookings include community events and weddings and receptions, serving crackling, coleslaw and new potatoes.
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Cost
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Caldecote
In Caldecote, that can mean an event near Church of St Mary Magdalene, King's Arms Public House and Tickford Park Primary School, among other places. You will also find Gyosei International School UK (1.2 miles south) and Ousedale School (0.9 miles north-west). Caldecote’s nearest station is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 3.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Milton Keynes University Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Historical Society Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Caldecote includes Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
A hog roast across MK20: what to know
MK20 covers everything from Caldecote to 1 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Caldecote: For guests coming by train, Milton Keynes Central station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Caldecote include Linford Manor (1.6 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. In Caldecote, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Is a hog roast right for you?
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
MK20 questions
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to MK20?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, MK20 and the rest of Milton Keynes included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away