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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Charney Bassett, Oxfordshire
Wedding hog roast in Charney Bassett: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
A hog roast near Charney Bassett
How our wedding hog roast works in Charney Bassett
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Charney Bassett: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. For barn and farm weddings and marquee weddings, we can cook carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
Rural weddings around Charney Bassett 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. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Charney Bassett (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Charney Bassett, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Charney Bassett
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Charney Bassett:
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Home weddings
- Evening receptions
Chain Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Charney Bassett suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Charney Bassett
Charney Bassett is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Charney Bassett for weddings and the places nearby. Charney Bassett is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charney Bassett to Oxford (12 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Historic houses near Charney Bassett include Longworth House (2.9 miles north). Grand venues like these normally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
For weddings in OX12, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Main Street, Buckland Road and New Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Lyford (1 mile east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Pusey (2 miles north-west), West Hanney (2 miles south-east) and Goosey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (9 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Charney Bassett include Chain Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (within half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Charney Bassett
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.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Charney Bassett
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Charney Bassett close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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