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Wedding Hog Roast in Ellesborough
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Ellesborough.
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Wedding hog roast for Ellesborough
Wedding hog roast near Ellesborough
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Ellesborough. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and crackling, and typical bookings are for small, informal weddings and evening receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ellesborough, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Ellesborough (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Occasions we serve in Ellesborough
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ellesborough and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Blessings and renewals
- The day after the wedding
- Home weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Ellesborough
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Lighting for evening service
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Ellesborough: your questions answered
Is Ellesborough close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ellesborough?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Getting married in Ellesborough?
Ellesborough is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Ellesborough suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Ellesborough to Oxford (19 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Little Kimble station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. If you want countryside in your photos, Beacon Hill is not far. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ellesborough, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in HP17, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wedding is on Ellesborough Road, Springs Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Ellesborough, we also cover Butler's Cross (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south-east), Chalkshire (1 mile north-east), Terrick (1 mile north) and Nash Lee (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.1 miles north) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Russell Arms (less than half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Ellesborough
Other occasions in Ellesborough
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At a December wedding in Ellesborough, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
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.
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Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For event organisers in Ellesborough
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away