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Hog Roast Hire in Anthill Common
Looking for a hog roast in Anthill Common? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire in Anthill Common
Planning a hog roast in Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Anthill Common and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cater events across the PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Anthill Common we cover include Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
How our hog roast hire works in Anthill Common
Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in Anthill Common. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. On the menu are salads, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for birthdays and anniversaries and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Somewhere as small as Anthill Common, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Anthill Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Why choose a hog roast in Anthill Common?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is generally the easier choice. 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 book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Anthill Common
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Here’s what people in Anthill Common most often book a hog roast for:
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
Anthill Common: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Anthill Common?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
How far is Anthill Common from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Anthill Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Anthill Common and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do we need a big space?
Often, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
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What else we do in Anthill Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away