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Hog roast hire in OX5
Hosting a party in OX5? We serve Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip and the rest of the district, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Planning an event in OX5?
Areas within OX5
- Kidlington
- Yarnton
- Islip
- Tackley
- Kirtlington
- Bletchingdon
- Begbroke
- Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Enslow
- Bunkers Hill
- Hampton Poyle
- Fencott
- Gosford
- Murcott
- Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Thrupp
- Weston Otmoor
What we do in OX5
- Hog roast hire
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Film and TV sets
- Christmas parties
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
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Hog roast hire across OX5
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in OX5, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Typical bookings include clubhouse events and christmas parties, with hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken.
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
What it costs in OX5
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Around Kidlington
Around Kidlington, we cater at homes and venues near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Church of St Mary and Red Lion pub and the streets around them. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kidlington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Planning a hog roast in OX5
There are 3 towns and 16 villages and hamlets in OX5, so whether your event is in Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Kidlington: Among the historic houses close to Kidlington are Blenheim Palace (3.5 miles north-west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.8 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Late September evenings in Kidlington lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
OX5 questions
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards