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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
Wedding hog roast in Shiplake: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Anniversary vow renewals
Wedding hog roast for Shiplake
Wedding hog roast in Shiplake, carved to order
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. Whether it’s the main wedding meal and marquee receptions, we’ll put together a menu of carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Shiplake often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books wedding hog roast in Shiplake?
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shiplake, such as:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
Within reach of Shiplake are historic houses such as Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Winter weddings in Shiplake are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shiplake, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Shiplake: your questions answered
Could you cook in Loddon Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Shiplake from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Weddings in Shiplake: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Shiplake and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Shiplake is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Sonning Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shiplake suits an outdoor reception. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Wargrave station is about 0.9 miles away.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (within half a mile north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Shiplake
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Shiplake
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Step-free access for our equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shiplake
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards