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Hog roast hire in RG21
Hog roast hire across RG21, from Oakridge, Eastrop and Viables. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.
Hog roast hire in RG21
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What we do in RG21
- Christmas parties
- Corporate and staff days
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Funerals and wakes
- Film and TV sets
- Parties and birthdays
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Every service
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Hog roast hire across RG21
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and barbecues.
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Cost
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Oakridge
Bookings here are often close to The Costello School, Oakridge Junior School and Eastrop Park, among other places. Also close by are The Vyne Community School (under half a mile north), The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-west) and Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity (within half a mile south). There is a railway station in Oakridge itself: Basingstoke station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Planning a hog roast in RG21
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in RG21, so the setting can be anything from Basingstoke, Popley and Oakridge to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan.
Oakridge: For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. If guests are travelling by rail, Basingstoke station is in Oakridge itself. In Oakridge, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in RG21
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Questions from RG21
What meats can we have?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
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 confirm the space with your quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards