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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Broad Oak, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Broad Oak.
- Christenings and naming days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Wedding anniversaries
A hog roast near Broad Oak
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Party hog roast near Broad Oak
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Broad Oak suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. Our staff serve and clear. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and wedding anniversaries.
Near Broad Oak, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
For event organisers in Broad Oak
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Broad Oak parties: what to know
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Broad Oak is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. Broad Oak is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Winchfield station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
We cater parties across the RG29 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterwitch pub (less than half a mile west)
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Autumn parties in Broad Oak get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Events we cater in Broad Oak
Children generally love it, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
Here’s what people in Broad Oak most often book a hog roast for:
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement do’s
If the day starts at All Saints Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
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What else we do in Broad Oak
What affects the price in Broad Oak
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Distance from us
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.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Broad Oak questions
Is Broad Oak close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Broad Oak too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away