Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Standford, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast to Standford and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Summer garden parties
Book a hog roast in Standford
Hog roast hire in Standford, carved to order
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and shows and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw.
In a hamlet or village like Standford, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Questions from Standford
Do you come out to small places like Standford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Planning an evening hog roast in Standford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Other occasions in Standford
Standford: venues, access and local tips
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Standford, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Standford to Guildford (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 2.9 miles away. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Standford, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. That could mean an event in a garden on Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Perfect for your event in Standford
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Community events
- Weddings and receptions
PTAs at schools such as Weyford Nursery and Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards