Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Bidden
Party hog roast in Bidden: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
A hog roast near Bidden
Party hog roast near Bidden
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We roast on site in Bidden, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. For ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage for your guests.
A country party near Bidden is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A heads-up for next door
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Places near Bidden
Also in Bidden
Planning a party in Bidden
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Bidden suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bidden to Reading (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 3.6 miles away.
Parties anywhere in RG25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a party on streets such as Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover parties in Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Bidden includes The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Bidden: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bidden?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Who books party hog roast in Bidden?
Young and old enjoy it.
However big or small the event in Bidden, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
- Back-garden get-togethers
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Bidden until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away