Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Andover Down
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Andover Down.
- Street parties
- Reunions
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast for Andover Down
Party hog roast near Andover Down
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Andover Down suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. We’re often asked to cater neighbourhood parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, serving coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls.
Near Andover Down, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What affects the price in Andover Down
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for 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
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Andover Down
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Parking close to the house
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Places near Andover Down
What else we do in Andover Down
Common questions in Andover Down
What’s the nearest station to Andover Down?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Andover Down?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Events we cater in Andover Down
Young and old enjoy it.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Andover Down, including:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Street parties
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
Guests arriving by train should know that Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in Andover Down. A summer party in Andover Down stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- We carve and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Parties in Andover Down: homes, halls and local tips
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Andover Down suit a hog roast. Andover Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For parties in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include London Road and The Middleway, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover parties in Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away