Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Dumpford
We bring a hog roast to Dumpford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
A hog roast near Dumpford
Hog roast hire in Dumpford, carved to order
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Dumpford: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. We’re frequently asked to cater clubhouse events and staff days and open days, with crackling, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
In a rural place like Dumpford, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Parking near the spot
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Dumpford
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Nearby places to Dumpford
Other occasions in Dumpford
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Evenings in Dumpford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
When you’re 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.
Planning help
A hog roast in Dumpford: local details
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Dumpford, from gardens to fields. Dumpford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Dumpford to Guildford (21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Dumpford are Cowdray House (3.8 miles east) and Uppark (4.1 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Dumpford. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Events anywhere in GU31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Dumpford, we also cover Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Dumpford
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Dumpford
Do you come out to small places like Dumpford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Dumpford close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if things run late?
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.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Who books hog roast hire in Dumpford?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
People around Dumpford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Work summer parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Community events
- Christmas fairs
Churches such as St George's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards