Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Weavers Down
Party hog roast in Weavers Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Reunions
Party hog roast in Weavers Down
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
About our party hog roast in Weavers Down
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. We are frequently asked to cater retirement celebrations and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage.
Near Weavers Down, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free way into the garden
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Weavers Down
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Other occasions in Weavers Down
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
At food time, we carve and serve, then clear up the serving area.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Weavers Down
You are a host, not a cook.
Hosts in Weavers Down book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Big birthday parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement do’s
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 1.5 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn parties in Weavers Down get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Weavers Down: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Weavers Down from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Weavers Down parties: what to know
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Weavers Down is well within our area for parties and the places nearby. Weavers Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Weavers Down to Guildford (16 miles away).
Weavers Down is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across GU30 and the streets around it. From Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Weavers Down, we cover Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Weavers Down include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards