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Hog Roast Hire in St John Street area
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in St John Street area.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for St John Street area
Hog roast hire for your event in St John Street area
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. For weddings, day or evening and garden parties and barbecues, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken.
A place like St John Street area often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- St John Street area (OX1, OX2)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Why choose hog roast hire in St John Street area?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in St John Street area. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings and receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Corporate events
- Gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as Pusey House Chapel rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning a hog roast in St John Street area
St John Street area is about 1 mile west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. St John Street area is well within our area for events. St John Street area is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
Historic houses near St John Street area include Holywell Manor, Oxford (0.6 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Parks such as Oxford University Parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Events anywhere in OX1 and OX2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on New Road, Shoe Lane and Love Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. St John Street area is on the A420 and A4144, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside St John Street area, we cover St. Ebbes (1 mile south), Jericho (1 mile north-west), Osney (1 mile south-west), Walton Manor (1 mile north) and Norham Manor (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oxford Castle (under half a mile south). Open spaces near St John Street area include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Oxford Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle and Child pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Angus Library and Archive (within half a mile north-east)
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in St John Street area is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
Common questions in St John Street area
What’s the nearest station to St John Street area?
Oxford station, in St John Street area itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
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How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards