Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Great Shoddesden
We bring a hog roast for your party to Great Shoddesden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast in Great Shoddesden
Party venues around Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits parties around Great Shoddesden, whatever the venue. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the SP11 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
About our party hog roast in Great Shoddesden
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for engagement celebrations and reunions.
A country party near Great Shoddesden is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about children’s portions
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you’re 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.
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. For an evening party in Great Shoddesden, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
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Great Shoddesden questions
Is Great Shoddesden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Great Shoddesden close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: roasting takes hours. They may want a roll.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Events we cater in Great Shoddesden
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
However big or small the event in Great Shoddesden, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Big birthday parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- Reunions
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a hog roast in Great Shoddesden?
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards