Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Upper Common
Looking for a hog roast in Upper Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Community events
- Summer garden parties
- Christmas fairs
Hog roast hire in Upper Common
How our hog roast hire works in Upper Common
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Upper Common, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a rural spot like Upper Common, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Upper Common hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Bringing a hog roast to Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in Upper Common, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north. Churches such as Church of St. Martin rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. If your venue is just outside Upper Common, we also cover Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Common includes Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RG25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset in Upper Common is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RG25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Upper Common
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
People around Upper Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Within reach of Upper Common are historic houses such as Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Towns and villages near Upper Common
Also in Upper Common
Upper Common questions
How far is Upper Common from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St. Martin?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- 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