Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Ellisfield, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Ellisfield.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversary parties
A hog roast near Ellisfield
About our party hog roast in Ellisfield
In Ellisfield, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. Whether it is wedding anniversaries and christenings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and apple sauce.
In a small place like Ellisfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A heads-up for next door
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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.
Ellisfield parties: what to know
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Ellisfield. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Ellisfield to Reading (about 17 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Parties anywhere in RG25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Ellisfield includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Ellisfield is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Ellisfield
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ellisfield, such as:
- Naming ceremonies
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
- Leaving and retirement do’s
A christening at Church of St. Martin followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near Ellisfield
What else we do in Ellisfield
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
We get there early to start the roast, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Ellisfield
How far is Ellisfield from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ellisfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do children like hog roasts?
Generally, yes, so we get the amounts right.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need to wash up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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