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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ardley, Oxfordshire
Wedding hog roast in Ardley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- The main wedding meal
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Evening food after the first dance
Slow-roasted pork in Ardley
Ardley questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Ardley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll work with them on the details.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Wedding hog roast near Ardley
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. We serve carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening food after the first dance and home weddings.
Rural weddings around Ardley have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Ardley (OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Towns and villages near Ardley
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give final numbers in good time
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Where the roaster can go in Ardley
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Power for lights in the evening
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ardley
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At a December wedding in Ardley, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Ardley?
Ardley is about 4 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Ardley? We can help. Ardley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ardley to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Bicester North station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you’re marrying at a church near Ardley, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX27. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Somerton Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Fewcott (1 mile north-west), Fritwell (1 mile north-west), Upper Heyford (2 miles south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south) and Souldern (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south), Headington Quarry (13 miles south) and Bure Park (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ardley Castle (less than half a mile west) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ardley include Graven Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox and Hounds pub (under half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Ardley hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away