Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Viables
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Viables. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in Viables
Perfect for your event in Viables
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Viables, such as:
- Corporate events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas parties
Parks such as Hackwood Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
Hog roast hire in Viables, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Viables, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are often asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and christmas parties, with halloumi skewers, salads and crackling.
In and around Viables, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Towns and villages near Viables
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What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Viables, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast hire around Viables
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Viables, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Viables to Reading (15 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG21, RG22 and RG25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
A little further out are Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Viables include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Queen Mary's College (within half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
For event organisers in Viables
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
FAQs for Viables
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you do a hog roast in Hackwood Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Will people get crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Where the roaster can go in Viables
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away