Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Thedden
Hog roast hire in Thedden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
Hog roast hire for Thedden
What affects the price in Thedden
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in Thedden
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 sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are frequently asked to cater sports clubs and societies and staff days and open days, with hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
For a rural spot like Thedden, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
More for events in Thedden
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast in Thedden: local details
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast in Thedden? We cover the whole area. Thedden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Amery Hill School, can book a hog roast stall. For anyone arriving by rail, Alton station is about 2.6 miles away.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Thedden, we cover Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
Your questions about a hog roast in Thedden
Which station is closest to Thedden?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Thedden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
We cater across Hampshire, including Thedden. Contact us for a price.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Occasions we serve in Thedden
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
However big or small the event in Thedden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Parties at home
- Work summer parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
After a service at St Peter's, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late September evenings in Thedden lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
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. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Thedden
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away