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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Henley-on-Thames and the surrounding area.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Small, informal weddings
A hog roast near Henley-on-Thames
Who books wedding hog roast in Henley-on-Thames?
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
People around Henley-on-Thames book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Second-day get-togethers
- Vow renewals and blessings
For outdoor photos, Hurley Chalk Pit is close by, and the countryside around Henley-on-Thames suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
Wedding hog roast near Henley-on-Thames
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. On the menu are crackling, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for farm weddings and marquee weddings.
A farm or garden wedding near Henley-on-Thames suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Henley-on-Thames (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Henley-on-Thames, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for Henley-on-Thames
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Weddings in Henley-on-Thames: venues, ceremonies and travel
Henley-on-Thames is about 5 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We’re happy to travel to Henley-on-Thames for weddings. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Henley-on-Thames has its own station, Henley-On-Thames station. If you are marrying at a church near Henley-on-Thames, such as Holy Trinity Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the Chilterns National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in RG9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Station Road, Market Place and Normanstead or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Henley-on-Thames on the A321 and A4130, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Henley-on-Thames we cover include Harpsden (1 mile south), Harpsden Bottom (1 mile south-west), Lower Assendon (2 miles north-west), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south) and Binfield Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Thame (15 miles north), Benson (10 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (8 miles south-west). Henley-on-Thames is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for weddings.
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Schools near Henley-on-Thames include Rupert House School (0.6 miles north) and Gillotts School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Saracen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Travel to Henley-on-Thames
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away