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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Upton Grey, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Upton Grey.
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings
Party hog roast in Upton Grey
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Party hog roast in Upton Grey, carved to order
For a christening or naming day in Upton Grey, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, with jacket potatoes, coleslaw and crackling.
Country parties near Upton Grey suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
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.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
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.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Upton Grey
Other occasions in Upton Grey
Parties in Upton Grey: homes, halls and local tips
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your party in Upton Grey? We can help. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Anywhere in RG25, we can roast on site for your guests. From Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Upton Grey, we also cover Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A heads-up for next door
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Autumn parties in Upton Grey 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 arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Upton Grey
Is Upton Grey too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Upton Grey from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about kids?
Most children like pork in a soft roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Describe the space and the way in, and we will give you an honest answer.
When do you start roasting?
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.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards