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Hog roast hire in OX10

We cover all of the OX10 postcode district, which takes in Benson, Wallingford and Cholsey. The hog is slow-roasted on site.

Hog roast hire in OX10

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How hog roast hire works in OX10

In OX10, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, day or evening and Fêtes, fairs and shows, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.

People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. You get an availability check and a clear quote.
  3. Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
  4. On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
  5. Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.

Cost

Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.

What you get with us

  • Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Our staff serve and clear
  • Cooked on the day, low and slow
  • Fresh carving at the serving station

How to get a price

If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for OX10, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.

Near you in Benson

We set up the roaster for events around Howbery Park, The Crown Inn and Church of St Helen, among other places. Also close by are Benson Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west), Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west) and Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west). Benson’s nearest station is Cholsey station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.

Hog roast hire across OX10

There are 3 towns and 20 villages and hamlets in OX10, so the setting can be anything from Benson, Wallingford and Cholsey to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.

Benson: A green space like Howbery Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. Light matters for a long roast: in Benson, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 3:55pm.

Planning the cooking spot

Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:

  • Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
  • A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
  • Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle

Who books hog roast hire?

People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.

We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around OX10, such as:

  • Club events and presentations
  • Community events
  • Corporate events
  • Big birthdays and anniversaries

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.

The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.

Planning for dietary needs

A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:

  • Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
  • Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
  • Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
  • Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them

Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.

A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.

Is a hog roast right for you?

The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too.

Comparing caterers

  • What the price includes, item by item
  • VAT, if it applies
  • Travel and any London charges
  • The menu, including sides and any extras

FAQs for OX10

Can you work around our timings?

Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.

What comes with the hog roast?

Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.

How far ahead should we book?

Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.

Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?

Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.

Will people get crackling?

Of course: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.

Who serves?

No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.

What do you need from us on the day?

The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.

  • Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
  • Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away

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