Milton Keynes · England
Hog roast hire in MK8
Hosting a party in MK8? We cover Whitehouse, Two Mile Ash and Milton Keynes and every street in between, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Book a hog roast in MK8
Where we cater in MK8
Occasions in MK8
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Funerals and wakes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- BBQ catering
- Hog roast hire
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
- See everything we do
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: use our quote form.
How hog roast hire works in MK8
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in MK8. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. On the menu are coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for christmas fairs and garden parties and barbecues.
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Cost
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Whitehouse
Around Whitehouse, we cater at homes and venues near Whitehouse Primary School, Watling Academy and Church of the Holy Cross, among other places. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Lodge Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
Hog roast catering in MK8: local guide
There are 3 towns and 2 villages and hamlets in MK8, so the setting can be anything from Whitehouse, Shenley Church End and Bradwell to a quiet hamlet: level ground, access and agreed timings.
Whitehouse: For guests coming by train, Milton Keynes Central station, about 1.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Whitehouse are historic houses such as Linford Manor (3.7 miles north-east) and Bletchley Park (4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Evenings in Whitehouse stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the spot
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Your questions about a hog roast in MK8
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away