Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Hatherden
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Hatherden.
- Reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Hatherden?
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
How our party hog roast works in Hatherden
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. We serve crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and jacket potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and retirement celebrations.
In a small place like Hatherden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
FAQs for Hatherden
Which station is closest to Hatherden?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Hatherden close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you cover Hatherden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hatherden and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A word with the neighbours
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hatherden
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Occasions we serve in Hatherden
There is very little washing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
Here’s what people in Hatherden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Christenings and naming days
A christening at Christchurch followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Party venues around Hatherden
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover parties in Hatherden, as well as the surrounding area. Hatherden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Andover station, about 2.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cater parties across the SP11 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover parties in Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Hatherden include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Hatherden
Other occasions in Hatherden
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. A summer party in Hatherden stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards