Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Overton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Overton.
- Work summer parties
- Community events
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire in Overton
About our hog roast hire in Overton
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: we roast, our chef carves and our staff serve. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and wakes, with halloumi skewers, new potatoes and crackling.
A place like Overton frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Overton: venues, access and local tips
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Overton. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Overton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
For events in RG25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Overton, we also cover Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile south)
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late September evenings in Overton lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Overton: your questions answered
How far is Overton from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you come to Overton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Overton and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Towns and villages near Overton
More for events in Overton
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Parking near the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Overton
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Occasions we serve in Overton
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Whatever the occasion in Overton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Community events
- Parties at home
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
PTAs at schools such as Overton Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. 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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards