Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Ovington
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Ovington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire in Ovington
Hog roast hire for your event in Ovington
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and weddings, day or evening, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and coleslaw.
Somewhere as small as Ovington, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
FAQs for Ovington
Is Ovington too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Will people get crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Parking near the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
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 we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
Bringing a hog roast to Ovington
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Ovington, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Peter rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. Historic houses near Ovington include Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Ovington, we cover Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Ovington
What else we do in Ovington
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Evenings in Ovington stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards