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Wedding Hog Roast in Ickford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Ickford.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding hog roast in Ickford
About our wedding hog roast in Ickford
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that. We are frequently asked to cater second-day get-togethers and weddings in a family garden, with salads, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Ickford often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Ickford (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Ickford
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ickford, including:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
Historic houses near Ickford include Boarstall Tower (4.5 miles north). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, sunset in Ickford is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Ickford
Do you come out to small places like Ickford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ickford from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Ickford
Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We cover weddings in Ickford. Ickford is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bernwood Meadows. If you are marrying at a church near Ickford, such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Anywhere in HP18, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on Church Road, Golder's Close and Sheldon Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover weddings in Little Ickford (1 mile south-east), Worminghall (1 mile north-west), Draycott (1 mile south), Shabbington (1 mile east) and Tiddington (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (12 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Ickford hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
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Other occasions in Ickford
Where the roaster can go in Ickford
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission for outside catering
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ickford
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Ickford
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give final numbers in good time
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away