Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Ibworth
We bring a hog roast across Ibworth and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Ibworth
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
How our hog roast hire works in Ibworth
People book a hog roast in Ibworth for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include clubhouse events and summer garden parties, serving coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
In a small place like Ibworth, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Ibworth, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, tell us 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.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
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.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning a hog roast in Ibworth
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Ibworth. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Overton station is about 3.5 miles away.
Events anywhere in RG26 and RG23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Ibworth, we also cover Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Who books hog roast hire in Ibworth?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Ibworth: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Whatever the occasion in Ibworth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wakes
- Community events
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Ibworth questions
Which station is closest to Ibworth?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Ibworth close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you serve the crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Ibworth
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away