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Hog Roast Hire in North Waltham
Planning a hog roast in North Waltham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire for North Waltham
Hog roast hire for your event in North Waltham
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We’re often asked to cater work summer parties and christmas fairs, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Somewhere like North Waltham, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Events we cater in North Waltham
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in North Waltham. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Wakes
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like North Waltham Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
Towns and villages near North Waltham
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FAQs for North Waltham
We are gathering after a service at Church of St. Michael's: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is North Waltham from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Bringing a hog roast to North Waltham
North Waltham is about 5 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around North Waltham. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Waltham to Reading (about 19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3.6 miles south-west. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St. Michael's, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
We cater events across the RG25 postcode area. Local streets include Church Road, Chapel Street and Cuckoo Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Dummer (2 miles east), Oakley (3 miles north), Kempshott (3 miles north-east), Newfound (3 miles north) and Farleigh Wallop (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-east), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north) and Hook (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near North Waltham include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (within half a mile south)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Planning an evening hog roast in North Waltham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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