Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Test Valley
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 Test Valley.
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- Engagement celebrations
A hog roast near Test Valley
Occasions we serve in Test Valley
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Test Valley, such as:
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
Nearby historic houses include Stargroves (2.7 miles north) and Highclere Castle (3.3 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How our party hog roast works in Test Valley
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. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes, and we are frequently booked for leaving and retirement do’s and street parties.
A country party near Test Valley is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Test Valley
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Test Valley from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Is our garden suitable?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Planning a party in Test Valley
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater parties of every size in Test Valley. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Test Valley to Reading (about 22 miles away).
A christening at Church of St James followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Test Valley, we also cover Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
The countryside around Test Valley includes Pilot Hill.
Also near Test Valley
What else we do in Test Valley
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Step by step
On the day, 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. For an evening party in Test Valley, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Site access
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away