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Hog Roast Catering in Bartley, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Bartley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Milestone birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Staff days and open days
Book a hog roast in Bartley
Planning a hog roast in Bartley
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Bartley suit a hog roast. Bartley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bartley to Southampton (7 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Bartley Village Hall, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.2 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Bartley. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
For events in SO40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Bartley we cover include Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Haywain pub (under half a mile north-west)
Hog roast hire for your event in Bartley
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Whether it’s work summer parties and club events and presentations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
Somewhere like Bartley, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
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:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast in Bartley
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.
What’s the nearest station to Bartley?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Is crackling included?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In Bartley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send 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 clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Put the menu on the invitation
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
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.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Perfect for your event in Bartley
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
However big or small the event in Bartley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
For a fundraiser at a school like Bartley Church of England Junior School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
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About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away