Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Old Basing, Hampshire
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Old Basing. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthday parties
Slow-roasted pork in Old Basing
Parties in Old Basing: homes, halls and local tips
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Old Basing and the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Basingstoke station is about 2 miles away. Within reach of Old Basing are historic houses such as The Vyne (3.3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Parties anywhere in RG24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. From The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile west)
Party hog roast near Old Basing
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and engagement celebrations.
Around Old Basing, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Old Basing
How far is Old Basing from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
For event organisers in Old Basing
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Old Basing
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Reunions
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
Parks such as Eastrop Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset in Old Basing is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
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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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Old Basing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Old Basing?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. 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.
Why Old Basing hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away