Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in East Harting
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in East Harting.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Christenings
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Party hog roast for East Harting
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Party hog roast near East Harting
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 christenings and retirement celebrations, we can cook apple sauce, jacket potatoes and hog roast rolls and more.
A country party near East Harting is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Places near East Harting
Other occasions in East Harting
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- A word with the neighbours
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Harting
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in East Harting
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning a party in East Harting
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in East Harting, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (1.7 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If the day starts at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. East Harting is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the GU31 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside East Harting, we also cover South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In East Harting, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in East Harting
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is East Harting from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Perfect for your party in East Harting
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
Whatever the occasion in East Harting, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, Petersfield station, about 4.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away