Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Shipton-on-Cherwell and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Marquee receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Book a hog roast in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Power for lights in the evening
- Step-free access for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Wedding hog roast near Shipton-on-Cherwell
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. For the day after the wedding and garden weddings at home, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and carved roast pork.
Near Shipton-on-Cherwell, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Shipton-on-Cherwell, whatever the venue. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Shipton-on-Cherwell, such as Church of Holy Cross, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Woodsides Meadow, and the countryside around Shipton-on-Cherwell suits an outdoor reception.
For weddings in OX5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Shipton-on-Cherwell we cover include Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shipton-on-Cherwell include Woodsides Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Hosts in Shipton-on-Cherwell book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Marquee receptions
- Evening receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Shipton-on-Cherwell
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Shipton-on-Cherwell questions
Which station is closest to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
The closest is Tackley station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Shipton-on-Cherwell from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At a December wedding in Shipton-on-Cherwell, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away