Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Red Rice, Hampshire
Party hog roast in Red Rice: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Retirement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Getting-engaged parties
Party hog roast for Red Rice
Hosting a hog roast party in Red Rice
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Red Rice and nearby. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Parties anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Red Rice include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Red Rice include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
How our party hog roast works in Red Rice
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. We are often asked to cater engagement celebrations and big birthday parties, serving crackling, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
A country party near Red Rice is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Who books party hog roast in Red Rice?
Young and old enjoy it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Red Rice and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions
- Retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Anniversary parties
A christening at Church of St Mary the Virgin followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Think about children’s portions
- Add a dietary question to the invite
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Autumn parties in Red Rice get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Red Rice
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Red Rice
How far is Red Rice from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Red Rice?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Red Rice
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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