Oxfordshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Osney
Looking for a hog roast in Osney? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Community events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
Book a hog roast in Osney
Hog roast hire in Osney, slow-roasted on site
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Osney. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, and you can add sides and other meats. For christmas parties and work summer parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
There may be a hall or playing field near Osney if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Osney (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Light matters for a long roast: in Osney, sunset is around 9:00pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Osney
What’s the nearest station to Osney?
Oxford station, in Osney itself.
How far is Osney from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Do you come to Osney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Osney and Oxfordshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What else we do in Osney
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Bringing a hog roast to Osney
Osney is about 2 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Osney. We bring hog roasts to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a fundraiser at a school like West Oxford Community Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Parks such as Raleigh Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
For events in OX1 and OX2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From New Road, Helen Road and Osney Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Osney, we cover St John Street area (1 mile north-east), St. Ebbes (1 mile east), Jericho (1 mile north-east), Grandpont (1 mile south-east) and North Hinksey (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford University Press Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Westgate Shopping Centre (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Nearby schools include City of Oxford College (under half a mile south-east) and Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Holly Bush pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Angus Library and Archive (0.6 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards