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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Headington, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Headington.
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Wedding hog roast for Headington
Wedding hog roast in Headington, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Headington. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Typical bookings include evening food after the first dance and home weddings, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads.
In Headington, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Headington (OX3)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Headington weddings: local tips
Headington is about 1 mile north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Headington book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Marrying at St Andrew's Church or Holy Trinity Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. If you are hoping for photos in Bury Knowle Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
For weddings in OX3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Upway Road, Osler Road and Beech Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Headington, we also cover Northway (1 mile north-west), Headington Quarry (1 mile south-east), Headington Hill (1 mile south-west), New Marston (1 mile west) and Oxford (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Headington include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Headington include Headington Rye Oxford (0.7 miles south-west) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Inn (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include English Faculty Library (1.6 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Headington
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Headington
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Headington, such as:
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
- Small, informal weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Oxford station, about 2.6 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. At midsummer, sunset in Headington is about 9:25pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Headington
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Places near Headington
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
FAQs for Headington
Is Headington close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Bury Knowle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
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.
For event organisers in Headington
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away