Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Hollywater
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your event in Hollywater. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Hollywater
About our hog roast hire in Hollywater
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and clubhouse events.
For a rural spot like Hollywater, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning a hog roast in Hollywater
Hollywater is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Hollywater is well within our area for events. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woodlea Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. Hollywater is within about 6 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.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the GU35 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Hollywater Road and Liphook Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Hollywater we cover include Standford (1 mile north-east), Whitehill (1 mile west), Deadwater (1 mile north), Bordon (1 mile north-west) and Lindford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (3.9 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hollywater include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north)
What else we do in Hollywater
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Evenings in Hollywater stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
FAQs for Hollywater
Do you cater at venues 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 come out to small places like Hollywater?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why choose hog roast hire in Hollywater?
For big gatherings in Hollywater, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Hosts in Hollywater book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Milestone birthdays
- Staff days and open days
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
After a service at St Mark's Sacred Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards