Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Drayton, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Drayton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas parties
- Corporate events
Hog roast hire in Drayton
Events we cater in Drayton
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Drayton, such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
For guests coming by train, Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Hog roast hire in Drayton, carved to order
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Typical bookings include work summer parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads.
Somewhere like Drayton, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Drayton: venues, access and local tips
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Drayton book us for events of all sizes. Drayton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at Church of All Saints, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Drayton. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We cover events in every part of the GU32 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Drayton include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Light matters for a long roast: around Drayton, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Drayton
Also in Drayton
FAQs for Drayton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Drayton from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Will people get crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Do you cover Drayton?
Yes, Drayton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What affects the price in Drayton
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards