Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Vernham Dean, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Vernham Dean.
- Garden parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Engagement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Vernham Dean
How our party hog roast works in Vernham Dean
Plan where the roaster will go: a level spot away from the house and trees, under cover. We’ll check it with you. On the menu are coleslaw, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re often booked for garden parties and family reunions.
A country party near Vernham Dean is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What affects the price in Vernham Dean
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a party in Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Parties in Vernham Dean are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 25 miles away.
For parties in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
The countryside around Vernham Dean includes Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Inn (under half a mile south)
Why choose party hog roast in Vernham Dean?
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Vernham Dean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement parties
- Garden parties
- Reunions
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A christening at Church of St Mary followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Questions from Vernham Dean
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Vernham Dean close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What about kids?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Other occasions in Vernham Dean
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Sunset in Vernham Dean is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away