Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Perham Down
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Perham Down.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
A hog roast near Perham Down
Hog roast hire in Perham Down, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for weddings and receptions and gatherings after a funeral.
For a rural spot like Perham Down, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Perham Down questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Perham Down close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cater in Perham Down?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Perham Down and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Around midsummer it stays light in Perham Down until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Perham Down hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
See how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Perham Down
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Perham Down:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Staff days and open days
- Festive gatherings
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
A hog roast in Perham Down: local details
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events across Perham Down and nearby, from gardens to fields. Perham Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Perham Down to Southampton (25 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like The Wellington Academy, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
We cater events across SP11. Streets in the area include Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Perham Down we cover include Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
Also near Perham Down
Also in Perham Down
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Time on site
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards