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Hog Roast Catering in Blacknest, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Blacknest.
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
Slow-roasted pork in Blacknest
Hog roast hire in Blacknest, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. For community events and gatherings after a funeral, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Somewhere like Blacknest, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Blacknest: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Blacknest?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Blacknest close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater in Blacknest?
Yes, Blacknest is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Perfect for your event in Blacknest
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Whatever the occasion in Blacknest, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Festive gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Historic houses near Blacknest include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Blacknest: venues, access and local tips
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Blacknest? We cover the whole area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Blacknest is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Wherever your event is in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Blacknest, we cover Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Blacknest includes Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
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.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
What affects the price in Blacknest
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Light matters for a long roast: around Blacknest, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards