Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Chawton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Chawton.
- Parties at home
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes
Planning an event in Chawton?
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
About our hog roast hire in Chawton
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for garden parties and barbecues and clubhouse events.
In a small place like Chawton, 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. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Bringing a hog roast to Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Chawton for events. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Chawton to Guildford (20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Chawton Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover events in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). Open spaces near Chawton include King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Where the roaster can go in Chawton
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Chawton
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Chawton, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, 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.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Chawton
What else we do in Chawton
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Chawton
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Chawton: your questions answered
Is Chawton close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chawton?
Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you cover Chawton?
Yes, Chawton is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Chawton
There is very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chawton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas fairs
- Garden parties and barbecues
Within reach of Chawton are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). 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
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards