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Wedding Hog Roast in Shippon
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Shippon and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Barn and farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
Slow-roasted pork in Shippon
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cater weddings across Shippon and nearby, from gardens to fields. Shippon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 6 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Radley station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Dry Sandford Pit, and the countryside around Shippon suits an outdoor reception.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over OX13 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Schools near Shippon include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Prince Of Wales pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How our wedding hog roast works in Shippon
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It’s food and a bit of theatre. For marquee receptions and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of salads, crackling and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Shippon, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shippon
Also in Shippon
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission for outside catering
- Power for lights in the evening
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shippon
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding in Shippon. In Shippon, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Shippon
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Questions from Shippon
Do you come out to small places like Shippon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Shippon close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Shippon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shippon and the rest of Oxfordshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Perfect for your wedding in Shippon
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Here’s what people in Shippon most often book a hog roast for:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Late-night wedding food
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards