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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Perham Down, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Perham Down.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
- Naming ceremonies
A hog roast near Perham Down
How our party hog roast works in Perham Down
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Perham Down suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. Whether it is neighbourhood parties and milestone birthdays, we can cook crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce and more.
A country party near Perham Down is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Why choose a hog roast in Perham Down?
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Perham Down hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Perham Down
How far is Perham Down from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Perham Down too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you cover Perham Down?
Yes, Perham Down is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Where the roaster can go in Perham Down
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Parking close to the house
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Perham Down
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Perham Down. Perham Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Perham Down includes Quarley Hill.
Why choose party hog roast in Perham Down?
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Here’s what people in Perham Down most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Getting-engaged parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
- Christenings
If guests are coming by rail, Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. For an evening party in Perham Down, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- 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 arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away