Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in South Harewood
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in South Harewood.
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in South Harewood
Hog roast hire in South Harewood, slow-roasted on site
In South Harewood, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. We’re frequently asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and Fêtes, fairs and shows, serving hog roast rolls, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as South Harewood, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near South Harewood
Other occasions in South Harewood
South Harewood: venues, access and local tips
South Harewood is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover South Harewood and its neighbours for events. South Harewood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from South Harewood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Andover station, about 4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside South Harewood, we also cover Wherwell (1 mile south-west), Wherwell Wood (2 miles west), Chilbolton (2 miles south-west), Cottonworth (2 miles south-west) and Fullerton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Harewood include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around South Harewood, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for South Harewood, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Who books hog roast hire in South Harewood?
There’s very little for you to organise: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
However big or small the event in South Harewood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
- Sports clubs and societies
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Wherwell Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Questions from South Harewood
Which station is closest to South Harewood?
Andover station, about 4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is South Harewood from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How we price a hog roast
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away