Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Sun Rising, Oxfordshire
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Sun Rising and Oxfordshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
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Wedding hog roast in Sun Rising
How our wedding hog roast works in Sun Rising
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Sun Rising suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Typical bookings include second-day get-togethers and small, informal weddings, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Sun Rising, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Sun Rising (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Sun Rising
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sun Rising and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
- Evening receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
Historic houses near Sun Rising include Upton House (0.5 miles east) and Farnborough Hall (4.6 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Questions from Sun Rising
Do you come out to small places like Sun Rising?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Getting married in Sun Rising?
Sun Rising is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Sun Rising, from gardens to fields. Sun Rising is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Sun Rising to Oxford (27 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Edge Hill is close by.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. Local streets include Sun Rising Hill and Sugarswell Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Edgehill (1 mile north-east), Ratley (2 miles north-east) and Hornton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.4 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Edge Hill.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Power for lights in the evening
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sun Rising
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Other occasions in Sun Rising
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. At a December wedding in Sun Rising, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away