Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Mapledurham
We bring a hog roast across Mapledurham and Oxfordshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Mapledurham
About our hog roast hire in Mapledurham
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Mapledurham, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For parties at home and weddings, day or evening, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
In a rural place like Mapledurham, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Mapledurham (RG8, RG4, RG31)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast in Mapledurham
Do you come out to small places like Mapledurham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Mapledurham from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Why choose a hog roast in Mapledurham?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Mapledurham: venues, access and local tips
Mapledurham is about 3 miles west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Mapledurham and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Margaret and Bardolf Aisle, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Historic houses near Mapledurham include Mapledurham House (within half a mile east) and Basildon Park (3.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Here we cover the RG8, RG4 and RG31 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as St Mary's Avenue, Park Walk and The Short, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Mapledurham we cover include Purley on Thames (1 mile south-west), Trench Green (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (2 miles south), Chazey Heath (2 miles east) and Norcot (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north-west), Great Western Park (13 miles north-west) and Watlington (11 miles north).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.4 miles south-east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Mapledurham include Denefield School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Roebuck pub (0.8 miles south)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Where the roaster can go in Mapledurham
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Places near Mapledurham
Other occasions in Mapledurham
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Who books hog roast hire in Mapledurham?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
People around Mapledurham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Purley CofE Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. In Mapledurham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards