Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for East Stratton
We bring a hog roast across East Stratton and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Clubhouse events
- Christmas parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in East Stratton?
About our hog roast hire in East Stratton
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for parties at home and corporate events.
In a hamlet or village like East Stratton, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in East Stratton, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for East Stratton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire around East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover East Stratton and its neighbours for events. East Stratton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from East Stratton to Southampton (18 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to East Stratton we cover include Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Northbrook Arms (within half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Common questions in East Stratton
Do you come out to small places like East Stratton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to East Stratton?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Places near East Stratton
More for events in East Stratton
Occasions we serve in East Stratton
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Here’s what people in East Stratton most often book a hog roast for:
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in East Stratton
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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