Our hog roast service in Abingdon
Abingdon-on-Thames grew around a great medieval abbey, and although little of the abbey survives, its gateway and buildings still sit beside the river near the market place and the old County Hall. The town was part of Berkshire until the 1974 boundary changes moved it into Oxfordshire, and it remains the largest town in the Vale of White Horse, just south of Oxford with the A34 running along its western side.
Hog roast Abingdon bookings range from riverside parties to business park lunches. We cook on site, carve at the counter and bring every side and sauce, plus a team to serve and tidy up afterwards. Whole lamb and BBQ menus are available too.
We cater across Abingdon as part of our hog roast catering in Oxfordshire. For the full picture of how we work, see our full-service hog roasts page.
Where we cater in Abingdon
The Thames and the River Ock give Abingdon a lot of green space near the centre, and the summer calendar reflects it — rowing and boat club gatherings, community events near the river, and private parties in gardens that run towards the water. Beyond the town, villages such as Radley, Drayton, Sutton Courtenay, Marcham and Steventon host fetes, cricket-club days and marquee parties, while business parks on the A34 corridor and towards Didcot bring a steady flow of work events.
Parking in the old centre is limited, and some riverside gardens can only be reached on foot. On the newer estates and in the villages it's usually straightforward, with wide driveways and room to set up.
- riverside gardens and boat clubs on the Thames
- business parks along the A34 corridor
- village fetes in Drayton, Radley and Sutton Courtenay
- family gardens on the town's newer estates
- cricket, rugby and football clubs
- school and church summer fairs
BBQ catering in Abingdon
Our BBQ catering in Abingdon 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.
Read more about barbecue catering or browse the sample BBQ menu.
Events we cater in Abingdon
Wedding hog roasts
Abingdon weddings often use marquees on farmland in the Vale or gardens in the riverside villages. A hog roast suits the relaxed feel, and with a vegetarian main served separately from the same counter it covers a whole guest list without a second caterer.
Catering for weddingsCorporate events
Science, engineering and office firms on the business parks around Abingdon and nearby Milton and Culham hold summer lunches and team days. We plan for quick service within a lunch break and send any risk assessments your site needs.
Corporate BBQ cateringBirthday & private parties
Families here book us for 40ths and 60ths, anniversaries, retirement parties and neighbourhood get-togethers. Garden sizes vary a lot between the old town and the villages, so we'll suggest a set-up that suits the space you have.
Milestone birthday catering · Hog roasts for private partiesWhat we cook
Pork hog roast
Our pork is slow-roasted whole on site and hand-carved at the counter as guests come up. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are the favourite; a plated buffet works well when it's the main meal.
Sample 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.
A whole lamb roastBBQ 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
The sides make the meal. Choose from homemade coleslaw, mixed leaf salad, tomato and red onion salad, potato salad and pasta salad, plus fries, sweet potato fries or buttered new potatoes cooked on site. Fresh rolls, breads and a proper sauce table come as standard.
Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options
Every menu includes real vegetarian and vegan mains — halloumi, vegetable skewers, veggie burgers or plant-based sausages — cooked separately when requested and served from a labelled area. Tell us about allergies and other requirements when you enquire and we'll plan around them; our food is prepared where common allergens are handled, so we can't guarantee any dish is allergen-free.
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 Abingdon
Alongside Abingdon, we regularly cater in the surrounding area. Every town in the county is listed on our Oxfordshire hog roast catering page.
Hog roast FAQs for Abingdon
Can you cater a party at a boat club or riverside garden in Abingdon?
Yes. We'll need to know where we can park and how far we're carrying equipment, as some riverside spots have no vehicle access. The roast sits on firm, level ground well back from the bank.
Do you cover the villages around Abingdon, like Drayton and Sutton Courtenay?
Yes — Drayton, Sutton Courtenay, Radley, Kennington, Marcham, Steventon, Culham and the villages across the Vale towards Wantage.
Do you only do hog roasts, or can we have a BBQ in Abingdon?
Both, and lamb too. Plenty of Abingdon events have a BBQ on its own or alongside the hog roast. Have a look at the BBQ menu for ideas.
