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Hog Roast Hire for Hatherden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Hatherden and across Hampshire.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas fairs
- Clubhouse events
A hog roast near Hatherden
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
How our hog roast hire works in Hatherden
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthdays and sports clubs and societies.
In a hamlet or village like Hatherden, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hatherden
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
The process
Carving is part of the show: 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 Hatherden, 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Hatherden
Do you come out to small places like Hatherden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Christchurch?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why choose hog roast hire in Hatherden?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
However big or small the event in Hatherden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Community events
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
- Summer garden parties
After a service at Christchurch, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
What affects the price in Hatherden
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Hog roast hire around Hatherden
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Hatherden suit a hog roast. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Hatherden to Southampton (24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south. PTAs at schools such as Hatherden Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SP11 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away