Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Broadgate
We bring a hog roast to Broadgate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Broadgate
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Hog roast hire for your event in Broadgate
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. Whether it is village fêtes and school fairs and garden parties and barbecues, we can cook crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers and more.
In a hamlet or village like Broadgate, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Places near Broadgate
Other occasions in Broadgate
Bringing a hog roast to Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Broadgate, from gardens to fields. Broadgate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mark, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. For guests coming by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 1.8 miles away.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Broadgate include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Around midsummer it stays light in Broadgate until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is usually in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Your questions about a hog roast in Broadgate
What’s the nearest station to Broadgate?
Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Broadgate 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.
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you come to Broadgate?
Yes, Broadgate is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Broadgate
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
What affects the price in Broadgate
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards