Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Blackfield, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast to Blackfield and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
Book a hog roast in Blackfield
Hog roast hire in Blackfield, slow-roasted on site
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas parties and birthdays and anniversaries.
In and around Blackfield, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Bringing a hog roast to Blackfield
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Blackfield? We cover the whole area. Blackfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Francis, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Among the historic houses close to Blackfield are Beaulieu Palace House (3.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Blackfield, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Blackfield is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Blackfield, we cover Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Blackfield includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Blackfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Towns and villages near Blackfield
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Events we cater in Blackfield
People remember a hog roast. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Whatever the occasion in Blackfield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Parties at home
- Community events
- Staff days and open days
- Birthdays and anniversaries
For guests coming by train, Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Evenings in Blackfield stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Blackfield
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Blackfield?
Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
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.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards