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Hog Roast Catering in Charlwood, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Charlwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Festive gatherings
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire in Charlwood
About our hog roast hire in Charlwood
In Charlwood, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. We’re often asked to cater club events and presentations and weddings, day or evening, serving halloumi skewers, salads and coleslaw.
In a small place like Charlwood, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Charlwood questions
We’re gathering after a service at Monkwood Mission Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Charlwood from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Why choose hog roast hire in Charlwood?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
However big or small the event in Charlwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Staff days and open days
Within reach of Charlwood are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (4.8 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Charlwood, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning a hog roast in Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Charlwood, as well as the surrounding area. Charlwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as Monkwood Mission Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Charlwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away