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Hog Roast Hire for Shotover Hill
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Shotover Hill and the surrounding area.
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Hog roast hire in Shotover Hill
Hog roast hire in Shotover Hill, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Shotover Hill. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. We serve new potatoes, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for staff days and open days and wakes and memorial gatherings.
There may be a hall or playing field near Shotover Hill if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
Perfect for your event in Shotover Hill
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Hosts in Shotover Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes
Parks such as Stansfeld Park usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
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- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Shotover Hill hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late September evenings in Shotover Hill lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 3:55pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shotover Hill
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Shotover Hill
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast in Shotover Hill
Can you cater after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Shotover Hill?
Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater in Shotover Hill?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you cover the whole of Oxfordshire?
Oxfordshire is part of our area. Ask for a quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A hog roast in Shotover Hill: local details
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Shotover Hill suit a hog roast. Shotover Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we cater.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3.3 miles west.
For events in OX3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your event could be at a house on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Shotover Hill we cover include Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Thistle pub (under half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away