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Hog roast hire in OX12
We cover all of the OX12 postcode district, including Wantage, Grove and Charlton. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Hog roast hire in OX12
Where we cater in OX12
- Wantage
- Grove
- Charlton
- East Hanney
- East Challow
- East Hendred
- West Hanney
- Letcombe Regis
- Ardington
- West Hendred
- Childrey
- Charney Bassett
- Denchworth
- Kingston Lisle
- Letcombe Bassett
- Sparsholt
- West Challow
- Lyford
- East Lockinge
- Farnborough
- Westcot
Events we cater in OX12
- Hog roast hire
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Wedding hog roast
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Corporate and staff days
- Care homes
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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About hog roast hire in OX12
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and festive gatherings, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- 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 OX12
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Wantage
We set up the roaster for events around King Alfred's, Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Mary's School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Betjeman Millennium Park (less than half a mile south-west), The Abingdon Arms (under half a mile south-east) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south). Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Hog roast hire across OX12
There are 3 towns and 18 villages and hamlets in OX12, so the setting can be anything from Wantage, Grove and Charlton to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Wantage: Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Thinking of a hog roast in Betjeman Millennium Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Light matters for a long roast: around Wantage, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
Who books hog roast hire?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in OX12: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Whatever the occasion in OX12, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Sports clubs and societies
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
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.
FAQs for OX12
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards