Our hog roast service in Marlow
Marlow sits on a broad bend of the Thames, with its white suspension bridge and church spire marking the river crossing and a busy high street running up from the water. Summer here revolves around the river: rowing, the regatta, picnics in Higginson Park and boats moored along the towpath. Behind the town, the Chilterns rise quickly into beech woods and quiet valleys.
We cater hog roasts and BBQs across Marlow and its villages, cooking fresh on site and carving at the counter. Outdoor eating is a way of life here in the warmer months, and a slow-roasted pig or whole lamb sits comfortably alongside a riverside party or a garden full of friends.
We cater across Marlow as part of our hog roast catering in Buckinghamshire. For the full picture of how we work, see our hog roast catering service page.
Where we cater in Marlow
Our Marlow events split between the riverside and the hills. Near the water it's summer parties, rowing and sailing club gatherings and private parties in riverside gardens. Up in the valleys towards Hambleden, Medmenham and Frieth, it's marquee weddings, farm parties and weekend celebrations with guests staying over. Marlow Bottom and Little Marlow add family gardens and village events.
Riverside sites need a bit of thought. Some gardens run down to the water with no vehicle access beyond the house, and towpath areas aren't places we can drive to. We'll plan where to park, how far we're carrying and where the roast can safely sit.
- riverside gardens along the Thames
- rowing and sailing club events
- marquee weddings in the Hambleden valley
- family gardens in Marlow Bottom
- village fetes and cricket clubs
BBQ catering in Marlow
Our BBQ catering in Marlow runs on the same principle as the hog roast — cooked fresh in front of your guests, with none of the work landing on the host. Expect burgers, sausages, chicken and proper veggie options, plus salads, fries and every sauce you'd want.
A BBQ with halloumi, chicken and good burgers is a natural fit for Marlow's riverside summer parties and rowing club socials.
Read more about BBQ catering or browse the BBQ catering menu.
Events we cater in Marlow
Wedding hog roasts
Marlow weddings often stretch across a weekend, with guests staying locally. A hog roast works for the main meal at a valley marquee, and a relaxed day-after BBQ by the river is increasingly popular. Both can be planned together so the couple deals with one supplier.
Wedding hog roast cateringCorporate events
Firms from Marlow's business parks and the wider Thames Valley come to the riverside for summer socials and client days. We keep service smooth and quick, with clear labelling for dietary needs, and we can work at a hired garden or club ground as easily as an office.
Corporate hog roast and BBQ cateringBirthday & private parties
Summer parties are the Marlow speciality — birthdays, regatta-weekend gatherings and long lunches in riverside gardens. Carved pork rolls with crackling suit a relaxed standing crowd, while a full buffet with salads and potatoes works for a seated garden meal.
Birthday party catering · Private party cateringWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
The classic. A whole pig roasts slowly for hours until the meat is tender and the skin has turned to crackling, then we carve it to order — into soft rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, or onto plates with salads and potatoes.
View our hog roast menuLamb roast
A whole lamb on the spit gives the same sense of occasion as a hog roast with a lighter, herby feel. Serve it in flatbreads with minted yoghurt, or plated with potatoes and gravy.
Spit-roast lambBBQ options
Beef burgers, pork sausages, marinated and BBQ-glazed chicken, veggie burgers, halloumi and plant-based sausages — pick three or four and we'll handle the rest.
BBQ packagesSides & salads
A roast without good sides is just meat in a bun. We make coleslaw and salads fresh, cook fries and sweet potato fries on site, and can add new potatoes, corn on the cob or a Greek-style salad depending on the season and the crowd.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Most Marlow events have guests who don't eat pork, and many have vegetarians, vegans and people with allergies. We cook meat-free dishes separately when asked, label every dish, and can build a pork-free menu around lamb or the BBQ. Our allergen information explains what we can and can't guarantee.
How our catering works
Tell us about the event
Send the date, postcode, rough guest numbers and the kind of food you have in mind. A few lines is plenty to start.
Get a tailored quote
We'll suggest a menu, service style and timings that suit the event, and send a clear written quote. Tweak it as much as you like.
Confirm the details
Final numbers, dietary requirements, access, parking and timings are agreed in writing ahead of the day, so there are no surprises.
We cook, serve and clear
We arrive early, cook everything fresh on site, serve your guests from our counter, and leave the space clean and tidy.
Areas we cover near Marlow
Alongside Marlow, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Buckinghamshire hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Marlow
Can you cater a party in a Marlow garden that backs onto the river?
Yes. We'll need to know where we can park and the route from there to the garden. We set the roast up on firm, level ground away from the bank and serve from a counter near your guests.
Do you get busy around regatta and summer weekends in Marlow?
Summer Saturdays book up early everywhere, and Marlow's river season is no exception. If your date is fixed around a riverside weekend, get in touch as early as you can.
Do you cover the villages up the Hambleden valley?
We do. Lanes there are narrow and some farm venues sit up long tracks, so we'll ask about access and plan the vehicle accordingly.
Do you only do hog roasts, or can we have a BBQ in Marlow?
Both, and lamb too. Plenty of Marlow events have a BBQ on its own or alongside the hog roast. Have a look at the BBQ menu for ideas.
