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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Northend, Oxfordshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Northend.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
A hog roast near Northend
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
How our wedding hog roast works in Northend
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It’s food and a bit of theatre. We serve carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and relaxed, low-key weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Northend, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Timings are planned around your wedding, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Northend (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Northend weddings: local tips
Northend is about 8 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. We are happy to travel to Northend for weddings and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Northend are historic houses such as Stonor Park (2.1 miles south) and Adwell House (5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Northend, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across the RG9 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Northend, we also cover Christmas Common (1 mile west), Turville Heath (1 mile south-east), Ibstone (1 mile north-east), Stonor (2 miles south) and Howe Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (13 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles south) and Benson (7 miles west).
Within reach you’ll find Bald Hill and Aston Rowant NNR.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Northend?
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
In Northend and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Blessings and renewals
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
For outdoor photos, Bald Hill is close by.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
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Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Northend, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Power for lights in the evening
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Northend
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Northend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
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.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
What affects the price in Northend
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Northend
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Why choose a hog roast in Northend?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Northend hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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