Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Nashes Green
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Nashes Green.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Nashes Green
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking close to the house
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A heads-up for next door
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Party hog roast in Nashes Green, carved to order
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for christenings and reunions.
Near Nashes Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Nashes Green
What’s the nearest station to Nashes Green?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Is Nashes Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Perfect for your party in Nashes Green
It feeds a crowd at once, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
People around Nashes Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Engagement parties
- Naming ceremonies
- Anniversary parties
- Reunions
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset in Nashes Green is about 7:10pm; by December it’s about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
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.
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Other occasions in Nashes Green
Party venues around Nashes Green
Nashes Green is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Nashes Green book us for parties of all sizes. Nashes Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of St. Mary, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.7 miles away.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. For parties just outside Nashes Green, we cover Ellisfield (2 miles west), Upton Grey (2 miles north-east), Upper Common (3 miles west), Cliddesden (3 miles north-west) and Viables (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (5 miles south-east) and Petersfield (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Basing House (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, you’re not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Nashes Green
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards