Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ashampstead, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Ashampstead and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast for Ashampstead
Common questions in Ashampstead
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ashampstead from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will work with them on the details.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Wedding hog roast in Ashampstead, slow-roasted on site
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. For evening food after the first dance and wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of carved roast pork, crackling and salads and more.
Rural weddings around Ashampstead have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Ashampstead (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Ashampstead
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Ashampstead
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
People around Ashampstead book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Garden weddings at home
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Hartslock, and the countryside around Ashampstead suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Lighting for evening service
- Step-free access for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashampstead
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Nearby places to Ashampstead
More for events in Ashampstead
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Ashampstead is about 9:25pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashampstead
Ashampstead is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. We cater weddings across Ashampstead and nearby. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Ashampstead to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ashampstead are Basildon Park (2.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Clement, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ashampstead, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG8. Whether your wedding is on Chapel Lane, Noakes Hill and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Ashampstead, we also cover Ashampstead Green (1 mile north), Stubbles (1 mile south-east), Burnt Hill (2 miles south), Upper Basildon (2 miles east) and New Town (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (13 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Yattendon Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Ashampstead
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards