Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Rooksdown, Hampshire
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Rooksdown. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
A hog roast near Rooksdown
How our party hog roast works in Rooksdown
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Rooksdown, then carve at the time you choose, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. Whether it’s wedding anniversaries and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, we can cook hog roast rolls, coleslaw and jacket potatoes and more.
Around Rooksdown, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
FAQs for Rooksdown
Can you cater after a service at The Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Rooksdown?
Basingstoke station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What space does the roaster need?
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.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Evening parties in Rooksdown need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Parties in Rooksdown: homes, halls and local tips
Rooksdown is about 1 mile north-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hosts in Rooksdown book us for parties of all sizes. Rooksdown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Rooksdown to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Good Shepherd, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Within reach of Rooksdown are historic houses such as The Vyne (2.2 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For parties in RG24, RG23 and RG26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Mill Road, The Square and Hasket Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Rooksdown we cover include Winklebury (1 mile south), Sherborne St John (1 mile north-east), Basingstoke (1 mile south-east), Worting (2 miles south-west) and Buckskin (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Rooksdown include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Winklebury Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A heads-up for next door
- A spot well away from the house
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Rooksdown
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Also near Rooksdown
Other occasions in Rooksdown
Occasions we serve in Rooksdown
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Rooksdown, such as:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Garden parties
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Rooksdown
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards