Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Upper Farringdon.
- Parties at home
- Festive gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
Book a hog roast in Upper Farringdon
How our hog roast hire works in Upper Farringdon
In Upper Farringdon, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and shows and weddings, day or evening, serving spit-roast lamb, crackling and new potatoes.
Somewhere as small as Upper Farringdon, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
Hog roast hire around Upper Farringdon
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Upper Farringdon and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Farringdon to Guildford (20 miles away).
Within reach of Upper Farringdon are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. After a service at Church of All Saints, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Upper Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
For events in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Upper Farringdon we cover include Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile south)
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Farringdon?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Farringdon
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Farringdon
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a hog roast in Upper Farringdon
Is Upper Farringdon close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late September evenings in Upper Farringdon lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Upper Farringdon
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upper Farringdon, including:
- Club events and presentations
- Weddings and receptions
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Alton station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards