Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Ramsdean
We bring a hog roast to Ramsdean and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Work summer parties
Slow-roasted pork in Ramsdean
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
About our hog roast hire in Ramsdean
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for christmas parties and summer garden parties.
Somewhere like Ramsdean, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Nearby places to Ramsdean
What else we do in Ramsdean
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. By late September, sunset in Ramsdean is around 7:05pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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 you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal.
FAQs for Ramsdean
What’s the nearest station to Ramsdean?
Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Ramsdean hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Ramsdean
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Ramsdean
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Ramsdean are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Langrish Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ramsdean, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pidham Hill.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards