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Hog roast hire in OX11
Hosting a party in OX11? We serve Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell and the rest of the district, with the hog roasted on site and carved to order.
Planning an event in OX11?
Where we cater in OX11
- Didcot
- Great Western Park
- Harwell
- Chilton
- Blewbury
- East Hagbourne
- Upton
- Aston Upthorpe
- South Moreton
- North Moreton
- Aston Tirrold
- Rowstock
- West Hagbourne
- Coscote
- Woodway
- Milton
What we do in OX11
- Wedding hog roast
- Hog roast hire
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Film and TV sets
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate and staff days
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How hog roast hire works in OX11
We provide a fully catered hog roast: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and shows and club events and presentations.
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Prices in OX11
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Didcot
Locally, our bookings take us close to The Queens Arms, Manor Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire, among other places. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile north-west) and Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west). There is a railway station in Didcot itself: Didcot Parkway station. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Didcot includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
Hog roast catering in OX11: local guide
OX11 covers everything from Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell to 13 small villages and hamlets, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across OX11, where some venues have extra rules about cooking and vehicles.
Didcot: If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Within reach of Didcot are historic houses such as Brightwell Manor (3.4 miles east) and Clifton Hampden Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Around midsummer it stays light in Didcot until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
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. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books hog roast hire?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
In OX11 and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas parties
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for OX11
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away