Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Bidden
We bring a hog roast across Bidden and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Bidden
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Hog roast hire for your event in Bidden
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and christmas parties, serving salads, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere like Bidden, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Bidden hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Bidden
Also in Bidden
Why choose hog roast hire in Bidden?
For big gatherings in Bidden, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
However big or small the event in Bidden, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
For a fundraiser at a school like Robert May's School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
Questions from Bidden
Do you come out to small places like Bidden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Bidden?
Hook station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cover Bidden?
Yes, Bidden is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For event organisers in Bidden
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Bidden until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bidden, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bidden and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For anyone arriving by rail, Hook station is about 3.6 miles away.
Events anywhere in RG25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your event could be at a house on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Bidden, we cover Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidden includes The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away