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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire
Wedding hog roast in Lower Shiplake: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
Planning an event in Lower Shiplake?
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Wedding hog roast near Lower Shiplake
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. We serve spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling, and we are frequently booked for farm weddings and relaxed, low-key weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lower Shiplake, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Lower Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lower Shiplake questions
How far is Lower Shiplake from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Occasions we serve in Lower Shiplake
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
Whatever the occasion in Lower Shiplake, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Home weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
If you are hoping for photos in Mill Meadows, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Getting married in Lower Shiplake?
Lower Shiplake is about 4 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Hosts in Lower Shiplake book us for weddings of all sizes. Lower Shiplake is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Lower Shiplake are historic houses such as Greenlands (3.6 miles north) and Greys Court (3.8 miles north-west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over RG9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Oaks Road and Quarry Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Lower Shiplake is on the A4155, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover weddings in Wargrave (1 mile south-east), Cockpole Green (2 miles north-east), Remenham Hill (2 miles north), Bowsey Hill (2 miles east) and Remenham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (13 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (8 miles south-west) and Oakley (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (1.3 miles north) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Shiplake include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Baskerville pub (under half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Lower Shiplake, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Lower Shiplake, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards