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Hog roast hire in OX14

We cater in every part of the OX14 postcode district, which takes in Abingdon-on-Thames, Caldecott and Drayton. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.

Planning an event in OX14?

Hog roast hire in OX14: what to expect

There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in OX14, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads, and we’re often booked for corporate events and wedding breakfasts and evening food.

When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat.

  1. It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
  2. We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
  3. We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
  4. At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
  5. Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.

Pricing in OX14

Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.

What you get with us

  • No surprises: everything in writing
  • Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Carved by our chef in front of your guests
  • Served at the time you choose

Get a quote

We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.

What’s near Abingdon-on-Thames

Around Abingdon-on-Thames, we cater at homes and venues near St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, School of St Helen and St Katharine and Albert Park, among other places. You will also find The Spread Eagle Public House (within half a mile north-east), Christ Church (under half a mile north-east) and John Mason School (under half a mile west). Abingdon-on-Thames’s nearest station is Radley station, roughly 1.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.

Hog roast catering in OX14: local guide

Across OX14, we cover 3 towns and 11 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Abingdon-on-Thames, Caldecott and Kennington to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.

Abingdon-on-Thames: For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Christ Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. In Abingdon-on-Thames, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.

For event organisers in OX14

Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.

Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.

How we price a hog roast

Here’s what affects the price:

  • The date and time of year
  • Access to the cooking area
  • Plates or china
  • How many people are eating

The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.

Details that help

For a quick, accurate price, send us:

  • The address or postcode
  • The date and when you’d like to eat
  • Any dietary needs or allergies
  • A photo of the cooking area

If you are comparing hog roast caterers for OX14, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.

Catered or do it yourself?

DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.

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.

Allergies and dietary needs

Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:

  • Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
  • Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
  • Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
  • Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled

Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.

Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.

What we serve, dish by dish

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.

OX14 questions

Is crackling included?

Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.

What should we sort out beforehand?

A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.

Is all of Oxfordshire covered?

Oxfordshire is part of our area, including OX14. Contact us for a price.

What if it rains?

Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.

Is crockery included?

We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.

How much does a hog roast cost?

Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.

Can you be flexible on serving time?

Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.

  • Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
  • Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
  • Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
  • Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away

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