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Hog Roast Hire in Barton Stacey
Planning a hog roast in Barton Stacey? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Parties at home
- Christmas parties
Slow-roasted pork in Barton Stacey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About our hog roast hire in Barton Stacey
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Barton Stacey, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. On the menu are coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for wakes and memorial gatherings and garden parties and barbecues.
Somewhere like Barton Stacey, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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For event organisers in Barton Stacey
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Barton Stacey
Which station is closest to Barton Stacey?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
How far is Barton Stacey from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Events we cater in Barton Stacey
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Barton Stacey, including:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Community events
- Christmas fairs
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What affects the price in Barton Stacey
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Where the roaster can go in Barton Stacey
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset in Barton Stacey is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Barton Stacey: venues, access and local tips
Barton Stacey is about 6 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover events in Barton Stacey, along with the towns and villages around it. Barton Stacey is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Barton Stacey to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. PTAs at schools such as Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of SO21 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Roberts Road, The Green and East Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Barton Stacey we cover include Longparish (2 miles north), Egypt (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles south-east), Middleton (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (6 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards