Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Monkwood, Hampshire
Party hog roast in Monkwood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Wedding anniversaries
Party hog roast in Monkwood
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How our party hog roast works in Monkwood
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll help you choose. Popular choices include crackling, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for wedding anniversaries and naming ceremonies.
Near Monkwood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Monkwood
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Monkwood, including:
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Retirement parties
A christening at Monkwood Mission Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Planning a party in Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your party in Monkwood? We can help. Monkwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Monkwood to Southampton (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Monkwood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For parties just outside Monkwood, we cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Monkwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Common questions in Monkwood
We’re gathering after a service at Monkwood Mission Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
How we price a hog roast for your party
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Monkwood
More for events in Monkwood
For event organisers in Monkwood
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Monkwood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards