Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Eastrop
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Eastrop and across Hampshire.
- Family reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
- Retirement celebrations
A hog roast near Eastrop
Hosting a hog roast party in Eastrop
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Eastrop and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in Eastrop Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in RG21 and RG24, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a party in a garden on New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A3010, Eastrop is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater parties in Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Festival Place (within half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Fairfields Primary School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel pub (within half a mile west)
Party hog roast in Eastrop, carved to order
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. On the menu are hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for engagement parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries.
Parties around Eastrop are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of party. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Eastrop, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about children’s portions
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Where the roaster can go in Eastrop
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Eastrop
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Questions from Eastrop
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Eastrop?
Eastrop has its own station: Basingstoke station.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Events we cater in Eastrop
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
In Eastrop and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Street parties
Among the historic houses close to Eastrop are The Vyne (2.9 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Towns and villages near Eastrop
What else we do in Eastrop
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away