Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Upper Wield
Hog roast hire in Upper Wield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire in Upper Wield
About our hog roast hire in Upper Wield
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for milestone birthdays and work summer parties.
For a rural spot like Upper Wield, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hog roast hire around Upper Wield
Upper Wield is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Wield. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St James, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Preston Candover (2 miles north-west), Bighton (3 miles south-west), Brown Candover (3 miles west), Totford (4 miles west) and Old Alresford (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (12 miles south-east) and Tadley (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Yew Tree pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Light matters for a long roast: around Upper Wield, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and 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 clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Upper Wield: your questions answered
Is Upper Wield close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Upper Wield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Towns and villages near Upper Wield
More for events in Upper Wield
Occasions we serve in Upper Wield
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upper Wield:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
Within reach of Upper Wield are historic houses such as Hall Place (2.2 miles east) and Bentworth Hall (2.2 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away