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Hog Roast Hire for Bitterne Manor
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Bitterne Manor.
- Wakes
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
Slow-roasted pork in Bitterne Manor
About our hog roast hire in Bitterne Manor
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Bitterne Manor, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Whether it is wedding breakfasts and evening food and corporate events, we can cook salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
In a smaller place like Bitterne Manor, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bitterne Manor: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Bitterne Manor?
Bitterne station, in Bitterne Manor itself.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- 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 get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Bitterne Manor hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re 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 will keep you both updated.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Light matters for a long roast: around Bitterne Manor, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast in Bitterne Manor: local details
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bitterne Manor and the surrounding area. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Within reach of Bitterne Manor are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1.3 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.7 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. If guests are travelling by rail, Bitterne station serves Bitterne Manor directly. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bitterne Manor. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Bitterne Manor is within about 2 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in SO18, SO17 and SO14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Ivy Road, North Road and South Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover events in St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Schools near Bitterne Manor include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Junction Inn Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards