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Hog Roast Hire for Hinton Ampner
Hog roast hire in Hinton Ampner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
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Hog roast hire for Hinton Ampner
Hog roast hire for your event in Hinton Ampner
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Hinton Ampner, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve new potatoes, coleslaw and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas parties and sports clubs and societies.
Somewhere like Hinton Ampner, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
For event organisers in Hinton Ampner
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Hinton Ampner is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Hinton Ampner
Is Hinton Ampner close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Hinton Ampner
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Hinton Ampner
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Hinton Ampner? We cover the whole area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hinton Ampner to Southampton (14 miles away).
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Within reach of Hinton Ampner are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (within half a mile south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
We cover events in every part of the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
Why choose hog roast hire in Hinton Ampner?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Hinton Ampner: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Cheriton Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
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What else we do in Hinton Ampner
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards