Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Grateley
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Grateley.
- Community events
- Christmas parties
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Grateley
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
About our hog roast hire in Grateley
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Grateley: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthdays and anniversaries.
For a rural spot like Grateley, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
How we price a hog roast
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
More for events in Grateley
A hog roast in Grateley: local details
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast in Grateley? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Grateley to Southampton (20 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Grateley Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. If guests are travelling by rail, Grateley station is about 0.9 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Who books hog roast hire in Grateley?
Slow roasting can’t be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Grateley, including:
- Wakes
- Summer garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Weddings, day or evening
Churches such as Church of St Leonard rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Grateley questions
What’s the nearest station to Grateley?
Grateley station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Grateley. Around midsummer it stays light in Grateley until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards