Milton Keynes · England
Hog roast hire in MK1
We cater in every part of the MK1 postcode district, which takes in Bletchley, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Fenny Stratford. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
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Areas within MK1
Occasions in MK1
- Film and TV sets
- Funerals and wakes
- Corporate and staff days
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Hog roast hire
- Parties and birthdays
- Wedding hog roast
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Hog roast hire across MK1
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. On the menu are new potatoes, hog roast rolls and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for parties at home and christmas fairs.
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Pricing in MK1
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
What’s near Bletchley
You’ll find our roaster at events near St. Mary's Church, Waterhall Park and Lord Grey Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Holne Chase Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The George pub (under half a mile south-east). Bletchley has its own railway station: Bletchley station. A little further out are Bletchley Community Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Hangmans Hill (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bletchley include Newfoundout and Blue Lagoon Park.
Hog roast catering in MK1: local guide
From Bletchley, Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Fenny Stratford to 1 villages and hamlets, bookings across MK1 range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Bletchley: Among the historic houses close to Bletchley are Bletchley Park (under half a mile north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are gathering after a service at a church like St. Mary's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Evenings in Bletchley stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
Your questions about a hog roast in MK1
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What meats can we have?
It’s built around the hog, but lamb and chicken can be added.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards