Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Headley Down
Planning a hog roast in Headley Down? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
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- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire for Headley Down
Hog roast hire in Headley Down, carved to order
In Headley Down, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Typical bookings include community events and festive gatherings, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and crackling.
There may be a hall or playing field near Headley Down if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a hog roast in Headley Down
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Headley Down, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Headley Down to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south. For a fundraiser at a school like The Holme Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Headley Down is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in GU35, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Headley Down include the B3002, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Headley Down, we cover Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
Where the roaster can go in Headley Down
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Headley Down
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Headley Down?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Headley Down
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Other occasions in Headley Down
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Who books hog roast hire in Headley Down?
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
However big or small the event in Headley Down, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Sports clubs and societies
- Work summer parties
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Headley Down, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Headley Down: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Headley Down?
Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
We cater across Hampshire. Ask for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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