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Party Hog Roast in Cliddesden
Party hog roast in Cliddesden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Cliddesden?
How our party hog roast works in Cliddesden
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Cliddesden, then carve at the time you choose, so you can enjoy your own party. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and naming ceremonies, serving crackling, apple sauce and jacket potatoes.
In a small place like Cliddesden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Cliddesden hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, it is light in Cliddesden until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Who books party hog roast in Cliddesden?
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christenings
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Retirement parties
Historic houses near Cliddesden include The Vyne (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Hosting a hog roast party in Cliddesden
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cliddesden. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Cliddesden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Leonard, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Guests arriving by train should know that Basingstoke station is about 2.2 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a house on Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For parties just outside Cliddesden, we cover Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Open spaces near Cliddesden include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Cliddesden include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
FAQs for Cliddesden
Do you come out to small places like Cliddesden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Hackwood Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Do you come to Cliddesden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Cliddesden and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards