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Wedding Hog Roast in St John Street area
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in St John Street area. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast in St John Street area
Wedding hog roast in St John Street area, carved to order
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. For anniversary vow renewals and evening food after the first dance, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your guests.
Weddings in a place like St John Street area frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in St John Street area
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Whatever the occasion in St John Street area, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- The day after the wedding
- Evening receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Oxford station is in St John Street area itself.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Getting married in St John Street area?
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. St John Street area and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. St John Street area is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds. Couples marrying at local churches such as Pusey House Chapel frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1 and OX2, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A420 and A4144 close by, St John Street area is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater weddings in St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford University Press Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (less than half a mile south). The countryside around St John Street area includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle and Child pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Angus Library and Archive (under half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or OX1 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Winter weddings in St John Street area are dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from St John Street area
Which station is closest to St John Street area?
St John Street area has its own station: Oxford station.
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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Why choose a hog roast in St John Street area?
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in St John Street area
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission for outside catering
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards