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Hog Roast Catering in East Cholderton, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in East Cholderton.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
A hog roast near East Cholderton
For event organisers in East Cholderton
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Hog roast hire in East Cholderton, carved to order
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 is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for christmas parties and milestone birthdays.
Somewhere like East Cholderton, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Light matters for a long roast: around East Cholderton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for East Cholderton, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast in East Cholderton: local details
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in East Cholderton and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Cholderton to Southampton (21 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Amport Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? Grateley station is about 3.2 miles away.
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to East Cholderton we cover include Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near East Cholderton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
East Cholderton: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like East Cholderton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
We cater across Hampshire. Contact us for a price.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
Events we cater in East Cholderton
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
People around East Cholderton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Sports clubs and societies
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away