Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Andover
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Andover.
- Christmas parties
- Clubhouse events
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Andover
Hog roast hire in Andover, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Andover, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for weddings, day or evening and gatherings after a funeral.
In Andover, the roaster usually goes in a back garden, a club or hall car park, or the grounds of a hired venue. All of them can work, given level ground with clearance overhead. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Around midsummer it stays light in Andover until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose hog roast hire in Andover?
For big gatherings in Andover, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Andover. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
- Gatherings after a funeral
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Andover
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Parking near the spot
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Travel to Andover
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Planning a hog roast in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover Andover and its neighbours for events. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Andover to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Andover sits on or near the A303 and A342, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (less than half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (under half a mile east)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Andover
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
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Andover: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Andover?
Andover station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Andover close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What meats can we have?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you come to Andover?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Andover and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away