Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Ashurst Bridge
We bring a hog roast across Ashurst Bridge and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Parties at home
A hog roast near Ashurst Bridge
Hog roast hire in Ashurst Bridge, slow-roasted on site
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. We serve hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for work summer parties and village fêtes and school fairs.
In a rural place like Ashurst Bridge, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ashurst Bridge
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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FAQs for Ashurst Bridge
Is Ashurst Bridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 follow the site rules.
What is hog roast hire?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Put the menu on the invitation
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Perfect for your event in Ashurst Bridge
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Here’s what people in Ashurst Bridge most often book a hog roast for:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
Churches such as Church of St Matthew rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A hog roast in Ashurst Bridge: local details
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover Ashurst Bridge and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hazel Wood Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. For guests coming by train, Totton station is about 1.5 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst Bridge, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst Bridge, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in SO40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Ashurst Bridge hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Evenings in Ashurst Bridge stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards