Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in The Mint, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast across The Mint and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
- Weddings, day or evening
Slow-roasted pork in The Mint
Hog roast hire around The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around The Mint and the surrounding area. The Mint is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from The Mint to Guildford (19 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Liss Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, Liss station is about 0.8 miles away. The Mint is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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 GU33. For events just outside The Mint, we cover Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Temple Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Hog roast hire in The Mint, carved to order
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and community events, we can cook hog roast rolls, coleslaw and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a rural spot like The Mint, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
The Mint questions
How far is The Mint from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is The Mint too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is our garden big enough?
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 picture.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in The Mint
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
Whatever the occasion in The Mint, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Work summer parties
Churches such as Hope Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to The Mint
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Where the roaster can go in The Mint
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late September evenings in The Mint lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away