Milton Keynes · England
Hog roast hire in MK4
Planning an event in MK4? We serve Westcroft, Tattenhoe and Milton Keynes and every street in between, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Planning an event in MK4?
Places in MK4
Our hog roasts across MK4
- Christmas parties
- Parties and birthdays
- Corporate and staff days
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Funerals and wakes
- Hog roast hire
- Care homes
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About hog roast hire in MK4
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in MK4, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. On the menu are salads, coleslaw and crackling, and we are frequently booked for corporate events and community events.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Prices in MK4
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Westcroft
We set up the roaster for events around Shenley Brook End School, Oxley Park Academy and Nut & Squirrel pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Holley/Cornelius Collection (2.3 miles east) and Bletchley Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Westcroft includes Furzton Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
Hog roast catering in MK4: local guide
Across MK4, we cover 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Bletchley, Furzton and Westcroft to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Westcroft: If guests are travelling by rail, Milton Keynes Central station is about 2.4 miles away. Within reach of Westcroft are historic houses such as Bletchley Park (2.4 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. By late September, sunset in Westcroft is around 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
MK4: your questions answered
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What meats can we have?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Do you travel across Milton Keynes?
We cater across Milton Keynes. Get in touch for a price.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away