Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Appleton
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Appleton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Small, informal weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
A hog roast near Appleton
Occasions we serve in Appleton
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in Appleton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Home weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Lawrence frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
About our wedding hog roast in Appleton
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, crackling and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for garden weddings at home and evening food after the first dance.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Appleton, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Appleton (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a wedding hog roast in Appleton
Appleton is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Appleton, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Appleton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Appleton to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
Hitchcopse Pit nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Appleton suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Appleton Manor (less than half a mile east) and Longworth House (3.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
We cater weddings across the OX13 postcode area. From Whites Forge, Town Furlong and Badswell Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Northmoor (2 miles north-west), Henwood (2 miles east), Cumnor (2 miles north-east), Wootton (2 miles east) and Chawley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west), Carterton (11 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find FitzHarris Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What affects the price in Appleton
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Where the roaster can go in Appleton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Lighting for evening service
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
FAQs for Appleton
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Appleton from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What comes off the roaster
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.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Golden-hour photos in Appleton at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away