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Hog Roast for Events in Bitterne Manor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Bitterne Manor and across Southampton.
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity days
- Festivals
Hog roast for events for Bitterne Manor
Community events around Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Bitterne Manor suit a hog roast. Bitterne Manor is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Denys, are a natural home for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, Bitterne station serves Bitterne Manor directly. Within about 8 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the SO18, SO17 and SO14 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Bitterne Manor, we cover St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). The countryside around Bitterne Manor includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Junction Inn Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Hog roast for events in Bitterne Manor, carved to order
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. For car and steam shows and small festivals, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
Summer fairs around Bitterne Manor are often run by volunteers, so a self-contained hog roast helps. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Late-September events in Bitterne Manor lose the light at about 7:10pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Who books hog roast for events in Bitterne Manor?
It copes with an all-day event, serving through the agreed hours.
Here’s what people in Bitterne Manor most often book a hog roast for:
- Community events
- Charity days
- Fun runs and sports events
- School events
An event in Rockstone Place Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Bitterne Manor
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Bitterne Manor
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Your trader requirements
- A queuing area
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
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Also in Bitterne Manor
Why choose a hog roast in Bitterne Manor?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Bitterne Manor
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Questions from Bitterne Manor
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards