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Hog Roast for Events in St Denys
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in St Denys.
- Community events
- Charity fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
Hog roast for events in St Denys
Hog roast for events in St Denys, slow-roasted on site
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and charity fundraisers.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around St Denys are made for a hog roast. Send us the pitch and access details. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- St Denys (SO17, SO18, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in St Denys
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around St Denys, such as:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Denys? A hog roast draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
Running an event in St Denys
St Denys is about 1 mile north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in St Denys? We cover the whole area. St Denys is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
If visitors are coming by train, there is a station right in St Denys: St Denys station. School fairs, for a school like St Denys Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. 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.
This part of Southampton takes in SO17, SO18 and SO14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Ivy Road, Lawn Road and Kent Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You will find St Denys on the A335 and A3035, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to events in Portswood (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile east) and Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Bitterne Park School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include South Western Arms (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in St Denys
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. 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 St Denys hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
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How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, St Denys is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your visitors
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
St Denys questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Could you cook in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Share your list and we will respond.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Details of what the event requires
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Denys
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away