Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Foxcotte
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Foxcotte. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
A hog roast near Foxcotte
A hog roast in Foxcotte: local details
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Foxcotte, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Foxcotte is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Foxcotte to Southampton (22 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Harrow Way Community School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Thomas, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
We cater events across the SP10 postcode area. Other places close to Foxcotte we cover include Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Foxcotte includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
About our hog roast hire in Foxcotte
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We serve salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater work summer parties and weddings and receptions.
In a small place like Foxcotte, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Foxcotte? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a 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
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Foxcotte
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Events we cater in Foxcotte
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
In Foxcotte and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Corporate events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Summer garden parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Andover station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Foxcotte questions
We are gathering after a service at St Thomas: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Foxcotte too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will people get crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards