Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for South Ham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in South Ham.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Weddings and receptions
- Festive gatherings
Planning an event in South Ham?
Hog roast hire for your event in South Ham
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We are often asked to cater staff days and open days and Fêtes, fairs and shows, with spit-roast lamb, crackling and salads.
In a smaller place like South Ham, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to South Ham
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
You will not need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Why choose a hog roast in South Ham?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
South Ham: your questions answered
Could you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to South Ham?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
Hampshire is part of our area. Get in touch for a price.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater in South Ham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Ham and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Planning a hog roast in South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cover South Ham and its neighbours for events. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Saint Peter's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Anne's Catholic Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Here we cover the RG22, RG21 and RG23 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). The countryside around South Ham includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Aldworth School (within half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Light matters for a long roast: in South Ham, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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