Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Childrey
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Childrey. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
A hog roast near Childrey
Weddings in Childrey: venues, ceremonies and travel
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Childrey is well within our area for weddings. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over OX12 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Childrey we cover include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Childrey includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Childrey include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hatchet Public House (less than half a mile south)
About our wedding hog roast in Childrey
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It’s food and a bit of theatre. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for post-wedding gatherings and blessings and renewals.
Near Childrey, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Childrey (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Childrey
Do you come out to small places like Childrey?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Childrey from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Childrey?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
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Occasions we serve in Childrey
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Childrey and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Marquee receptions
- Home weddings
For outdoor photos, Letcombe Valley is close by, and the countryside around Childrey suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Evening food at a Childrey wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us your date, venue and 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.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Childrey
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission for outside catering
- Power for lights in the evening
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Childrey
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels special. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards