Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Durford Wood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
A hog roast near Durford Wood
Durford Wood: venues, access and local tips
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Durford Wood suit a hog roast. Durford Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Durford Wood to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Liss Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. Durford Wood is within about 3 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.
Here we cover the GU33 and GU31 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
How our hog roast hire works in Durford Wood
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For wakes and weddings and receptions, we can cook halloumi skewers, coleslaw and new potatoes for your guests.
For a rural spot like Durford Wood, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Evenings in Durford Wood stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Durford Wood
Is Durford Wood close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why choose hog roast hire in Durford Wood?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Hosts in Durford Wood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Parties at home
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Community events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
If guests are travelling by rail, Liss station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Nearby places to Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away