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Hog Roast Catering in Chalton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Chalton.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Chalton
Hog roast hire in Chalton, slow-roasted on site
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and weddings, day or evening.
In a hamlet or village like Chalton, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event in Chalton. Late September evenings in Chalton lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- 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 clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Chalton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast in Chalton: local details
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Chalton for events and the places nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Coming by train? Rowlands Castle station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station. After a service at Church of St Michael, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Chalton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in PO8, we can roast on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Working with your venue
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.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Chalton
Could you cook in Ditcham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Chalton from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
We cater across Hampshire, including Chalton. Contact us for a price.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away