Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Clayhall
We bring a hog roast to Clayhall and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Book a hog roast in Clayhall
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How our hog roast hire works in Clayhall
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Clayhall, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and christmas fairs, with salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
There may be a hall or playing field near Clayhall if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Clayhall hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Clayhall
What’s the nearest station to Clayhall?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at St Francis: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
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.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
The roaster needs looking after for hours, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Planning a hog roast in Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Hosts in Clayhall book us for events of all sizes. Clayhall is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Churches such as St Francis rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. The coast is within about 2 miles of Clayhall, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in PO12, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Clayhall includes West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Clayhall include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. In Clayhall, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
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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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Parking near the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Events we cater in Clayhall
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Clayhall: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Clayhall, such as:
- Club events and presentations
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Weddings and receptions
- Gatherings after a funeral
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Haselworth Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away