Oxfordshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Yarnton
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Yarnton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
Planning an event in Yarnton?
How our wedding hog roast works in Yarnton
For a relaxed wedding in Yarnton, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. Popular choices include salads, crackling and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for home weddings and relaxed, low-key weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Yarnton, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Yarnton (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Yarnton
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Perfect for your wedding in Yarnton
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Whatever the occasion in Yarnton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Small, informal weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Barn and farm weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Why choose a hog roast in Yarnton?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Getting married in Yarnton?
Yarnton is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Yarnton, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Among the historic houses close to Yarnton are Blenheim Palace (3.2 miles north-west) and Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. For outdoor photos, Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds is close by.
We cater weddings across the OX5 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Dashwood Avenue, Spencer Avenue and Merton Way; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Yarnton we cover include Begbroke (1 mile north-west), Worton (1 mile west), Thrupp (2 miles north), Bladon (2 miles north-west) and Shipton-on-Cherwell (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (14 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south), Witney (8 miles west) and Carterton (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Acland Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Oxford Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Yarnton include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Yarnton: your questions answered
How far is Yarnton from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Yarnton?
The closest is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What else we do in Yarnton
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding in Yarnton. Winter weddings in Yarnton are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- 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 roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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