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Party Hog Roast in Middle Wallop
Party hog roast in Middle Wallop: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christenings
- Garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Middle Wallop?
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In Middle Wallop, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our party hog roast in Middle Wallop
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. We’re often asked to cater street parties and christenings and naming days, with jacket potatoes, crackling and coleslaw.
Country parties near Middle Wallop suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Middle Wallop parties: what to know
Middle Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in Middle Wallop, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Middle Wallop to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3 miles north-west.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the SO20 postcode area. From Station Road, Knockwood Lane and Farley Street or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Nether Wallop (1 mile south-east), Over Wallop (1 mile north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Fox (4 miles north) and Red Rice (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (11 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Middle Wallop
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Middle Wallop
Young and old enjoy it.
Whatever the occasion in Middle Wallop, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Middle Wallop
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Middle Wallop: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Middle Wallop?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Middle Wallop close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Towns and villages near Middle Wallop
Also in Middle Wallop
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away