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Hog Roast Hire in Eversley Cross
Looking for a hog roast in Eversley Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Planning an event in Eversley Cross?
Hog roast hire in Eversley Cross, carved to order
It is 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. For summer garden parties and weddings and receptions, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
In a hamlet or village like Eversley Cross, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. 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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often 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 booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eversley Cross
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Occasions we serve in Eversley Cross
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Eversley Cross:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Eversley Cross, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire around Eversley Cross
Eversley Cross is about 1 mile north-west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We cater events across Eversley Cross and nearby, from gardens to fields. Eversley Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. If guests are travelling by rail, Crowthorne station, about 2.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
For events in RG27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Chequers Lane, Grensell Close and Chantreyland, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Eversley Cross, we also cover Eversley Centre (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile north), Yateley (1 mile south-east), Eversley (1 mile north-west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles south-west), Farnborough (5 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Eversley Cross include Yateley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Chequers Inn (under half a mile north)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Eversley Cross
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Eversley Cross
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Eversley Cross?
The closest is Crowthorne station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Can you cater in Eversley Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away