Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Ardington. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Late-night wedding food
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Ardington
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Wedding hog roast in Ardington, slow-roasted on site
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork, and we are regularly asked to cater late-night wedding food and marquee receptions.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ardington, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Why choose a hog roast in Ardington?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Ardington
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At midsummer, sunset in Ardington is about 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Nearby places to Ardington
Also in Ardington
Ardington weddings: local tips
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We cater weddings across Ardington and nearby, from gardens to fields. Ardington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Chain Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We cater weddings across the OX12 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Street and Well Street, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Boar's Head pub (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in Ardington
How far is Ardington from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards