Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Ashford, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Ashford.
- Weddings and receptions
- Work summer parties
- Christmas parties
Hog roast hire for Ashford
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
About our hog roast hire in Ashford
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Typical bookings include gatherings after a funeral and clubhouse events, serving salads, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Ashford, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Towns and villages near Ashford
Other occasions in Ashford
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Evenings in Ashford stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good 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 arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast in Ashford
Can you cater after a service at Sandleheath Village Hall?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Ashford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Hog roast hire around Ashford
Ashford is in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Ashford. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (3 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Fordingbridge Junior School, can book a hog roast stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Rookwood Gardens and Ashford Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandleheath (1 mile west), Alderholt (2 miles south-west), Damerham (2 miles north-west), Rockbourne (3 miles north-west) and Broxhill (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (15 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Ashley (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.1 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.6 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards