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Hog Roast Catering in Abshot, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Abshot and across Hampshire.
- Club events and presentations
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire in Abshot
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Abshot
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing
Hog roast hire in Abshot, slow-roasted on site
In Abshot, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and clubhouse events, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere like Abshot, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Around midsummer it stays light in Abshot until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast in Abshot: local details
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Abshot and the surrounding area. Abshot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Abshot to Southampton (7 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St John, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? The nearest station is Swanwick station, about 2 miles north. Abshot is within about 3 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in PO14, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Abshot, we cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Abshot includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Who books hog roast hire in Abshot?
People remember a hog roast. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abshot and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wakes
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
PTAs at schools such as Locks Heath Infant School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast or other catering?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Abshot, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Common questions in Abshot
How far is Abshot from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Abshot too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
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.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Towns and villages near Abshot
Other occasions in Abshot
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away