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Party Hog Roast for Hurstbourne Tarrant
Party hog roast in Hurstbourne Tarrant: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Getting-engaged parties
Planning an event in Hurstbourne Tarrant?
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Party hog roast in Hurstbourne Tarrant, slow-roasted on site
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Hurstbourne Tarrant suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. Typical bookings include family reunions and wedding anniversaries, with coleslaw, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
A country party near Hurstbourne Tarrant is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Parties in Hurstbourne Tarrant: homes, halls and local tips
Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in Hurstbourne Tarrant, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hurstbourne Tarrant to Reading (about 24 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Parties anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From The Crescent, Dean Rise and Dines Meadow or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ibthorpe (1 mile north-west), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Wildhern (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (14 miles east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.9 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hurstbourne Tarrant include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook. By late September, sunset in Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A step-free way into the garden
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Questions from Hurstbourne Tarrant
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Hurstbourne Tarrant close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Request gluten-free rolls
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels, and they may ask for a roll.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Also near Hurstbourne Tarrant
What else we do in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Events we cater in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Children generally love it, with chicken as a backup.
Whatever the occasion in Hurstbourne Tarrant, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Retirement parties
- Christenings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.9 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards