Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Townsend
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast in Townsend.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Corporate events
Slow-roasted pork in Townsend
How our hog roast hire works in Townsend
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We are frequently asked to cater weddings, day or evening and staff days and open days, with new potatoes, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Townsend, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Light matters for a long roast: in Townsend, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
What affects the price in Townsend
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who doesn’t eat it. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning a hog roast in Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Townsend and the surrounding area are covered for events. Townsend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Catherine, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Within reach of Townsend are historic houses such as The Vyne (4.7 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Anywhere in RG26, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Townsend we cover include Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Who books hog roast hire in Townsend?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
In Townsend and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Clubhouse events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Birthdays and anniversaries
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Townsend
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Townsend questions
Is Townsend close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Townsend?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Towns and villages near Townsend
Also in Townsend
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards