Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Rake, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Rake and across Hampshire.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Staff days and open days
- Parties at home
A hog roast near Rake
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. Around midsummer it stays light in Rake until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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About our hog roast hire in Rake
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Rake: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and weddings, day or evening.
For a rural spot like Rake, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Towns and villages near Rake
More for events in Rake
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Rake
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
What affects the price in Rake
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rake, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Rake: your questions answered
How far is Rake from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Rake?
Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
We cover Hampshire and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What meats can we have?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Bringing a hog roast to Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Rake book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Liss station is about 1.6 miles away. After a service at Rake Mission Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, so your event can be anywhere in it. From London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Rake, we cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Events we cater in Rake
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
In Rake and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festive gatherings
- Parties at home
- Weddings and receptions
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rake CofE Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away