Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Newnham, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Newnham.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
Book a hog roast in Newnham
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
About our hog roast hire in Newnham
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and barbecues.
For a rural spot like Newnham, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newnham
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Newnham
Is Newnham close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Newnham?
Hook station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Newnham: venues, access and local tips
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events across Newnham and nearby, from gardens to fields. Newnham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Newnham are The Vyne (4.6 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (4.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. Churches such as Church of St. Nicholas rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
For events in RG27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
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How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Newnham, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Who books hog roast hire in Newnham?
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
People around Newnham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Christmas fairs
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be 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 with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away