Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Binsted, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Binsted and across Hampshire.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Parties at home
- Club events and presentations
Planning an event in Binsted?
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. 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.
Hog roast hire for your event in Binsted
People book a hog roast in Binsted for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and we are frequently booked for staff days and open days and christmas fairs.
Somewhere like Binsted, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Other occasions in Binsted
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Access for our equipment, without steps
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Binsted
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
FAQs for Binsted
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Binsted too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who books hog roast hire in Binsted?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Binsted, such as:
- Festive gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Staff days and open days
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Binsted Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
A hog roast in Binsted: local details
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Binsted, along with the towns and villages around it. Binsted is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Binsted to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Binsted is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street and Lovell Gardens, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Binsted includes Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Binsted Inn (under half a mile west)
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In Binsted, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Binsted
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Binsted
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards