Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Chawton
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Chawton.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Getting-engaged parties
Planning an event in Chawton?
Party hog roast in Chawton, slow-roasted on site
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. For big family get-togethers and leaving and retirement do’s, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and coleslaw and more.
Near Chawton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Where the roaster can go in Chawton
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Think about children’s portions
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Perfect for your party in Chawton
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chawton. Typical bookings include:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
- Garden parties
- Street parties
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Nearby places to Chawton
What else we do in Chawton
Party venues around Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Chawton and nearby. Chawton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. Within reach of Chawton are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For parties just outside Chawton, we cover Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (less than half a mile north). Within reach you’ll find King's Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Chawton: your questions answered
How far is Chawton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
You can hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In Chawton, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away