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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shenington, Oxfordshire
Wedding hog roast in Shenington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Wedding hog roast in Shenington
About our wedding hog roast in Shenington
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. Popular choices include carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater barn and farm weddings and home weddings.
Rural weddings around Shenington have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Shenington (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
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Why choose a hog roast in Shenington?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Shenington weddings: local tips
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Shenington and its neighbours for weddings. Shenington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 25 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Trinity, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Edge Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shenington suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the OX15 postcode area. From Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Shenington, we cover Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Shenington
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
However big or small the event in Shenington, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Home weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- The day after the wedding
Among the historic houses close to Shenington are Upton House (1.9 miles north) and Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Shenington
We are gathering after a service at Church of Holy Trinity: can you cater?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Shenington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Shenington, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:30pm at midsummer, 9:00pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What affects the price in Shenington
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally 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 we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away