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Hog Roast Catering in Gilbert Street, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Gilbert Street and the surrounding area.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire in Gilbert Street
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Gilbert Street
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Hog roast hire in Gilbert Street, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Gilbert Street: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and weddings and receptions.
In a hamlet or village like Gilbert Street, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Questions from Gilbert Street
Do you come out to small places like Gilbert Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Gilbert Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you cover Gilbert Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Gilbert Street and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What is hog roast hire?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Perfect for your event in Gilbert Street
For big gatherings in Gilbert Street, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Gilbert Street, including:
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas parties
- Corporate events
- Community events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ropley Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Places near Gilbert Street
More for events in Gilbert Street
Gilbert Street: venues, access and local tips
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Gilbert Street suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Gilbert Street to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Gilbert Street are Bentworth Hall (4.2 miles north) and Hall Place (4.7 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
For events in SO24, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean an event in a garden on Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Gilbert Street includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Late September evenings in Gilbert Street lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Gilbert Street, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Gilbert Street
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away