Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Wivelrod, 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 Wivelrod.
- Anniversary parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
A hog roast near Wivelrod
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about children’s portions
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How our party hog roast works in Wivelrod
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and milestone birthdays, serving coleslaw, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
A country party near Wivelrod 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, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Wivelrod: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Wivelrod?
Alton station, about 3 miles east of the centre.
Is Wivelrod close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring a gazebo?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s included?
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.
Other occasions in Wivelrod
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Wivelrod 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.
- 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 tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a hog roast party in Wivelrod
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Wivelrod? We can help. Wivelrod is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles east. After a christening at a church like Chapel of Alton Abbey, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Wivelrod includes King's Hill.
Where the roaster can go in Wivelrod
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- A word with the neighbours
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What affects the price in Wivelrod
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Wivelrod
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Engagement parties
Within reach of Wivelrod are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Hall Place (1.2 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Wivelrod hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards