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Hog Roast Hire for Smannell
Hog roast hire in Smannell: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
Book a hog roast in Smannell
About our hog roast hire in Smannell
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Smannell, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve hog roast rolls, salads and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater festive gatherings and weddings, day or evening.
Somewhere as small as Smannell, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Smannell, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and the cost guide.
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Other occasions in Smannell
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Perfect for your event in Smannell
For big gatherings in Smannell, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Smannell, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Planning a hog roast in Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Hosts in Smannell book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Christ Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SP11. Whether your event is on Stoke Road and Smannell Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Smannell, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Smannell include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Smannell questions
Do you come out to small places like Smannell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Smannell?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Will people get crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards