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Hog Roast Hire for Kimpton
Hog roast hire in Kimpton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Parties at home
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
A hog roast near Kimpton
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Late September evenings in Kimpton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast hire works in Kimpton
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for wakes and milestone birthdays.
Somewhere as small as Kimpton, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Who books hog roast hire in Kimpton?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Here’s what people in Kimpton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties and barbecues
If guests are travelling by rail, Grateley station is about 3.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Kimpton
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
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.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Other occasions in Kimpton
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Kimpton
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Common questions in Kimpton
What’s the nearest station to Kimpton?
Grateley station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Kimpton close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
We cater across Hampshire, including Kimpton. Ask for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Bringing a hog roast to Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover Kimpton and its neighbours for events. Kimpton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SP11 postcode area. From Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Kimpton we cover include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Open spaces near Kimpton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away