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Hog Roast Hire in Upper Clatford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Upper Clatford and across Hampshire.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and receptions
Planning an event in Upper Clatford?
Hog roast hire for your event in Upper Clatford
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Upper Clatford: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and staff days and open days, with spit-roast lamb, crackling and new potatoes.
In a rural place like Upper Clatford, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
For event organisers in Upper Clatford
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Upper Clatford: venues, access and local tips
Upper Clatford is about 1 mile south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover events in Upper Clatford, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Balksbury Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.3 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sam Whites Hill, Valley Rise and Above Town, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Goodworth Clatford (1 mile south), Wherwell Wood (2 miles south-east), Wherwell (3 miles south-east), Cottonworth (3 miles south-east) and Fullerton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Upper Clatford include John Hanson Community School (0.9 miles north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
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.
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Upper Clatford questions
Is Upper Clatford close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Upper Clatford?
Andover station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
What affects the price in Upper Clatford
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Upper Clatford
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Light matters for a long roast: around Upper Clatford, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- 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
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Upper Clatford
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Clatford, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Work summer parties
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
After a service at Church of All Saints, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards