Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Colbury
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Colbury.
- Clubhouse events
- Festive gatherings
- Community events
Planning an event in Colbury?
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Hog roast hire in Colbury, slow-roasted on site
People book a hog roast in Colbury for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Typical bookings include sports clubs and societies and christmas fairs, with spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and crackling.
In a rural place like Colbury, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Planning a hog roast in Colbury
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. Colbury and the surrounding area are covered for events. Colbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west. PTAs at schools such as Foxhills Infant School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Colbury, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Colbury is within about 5 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. For events just outside Colbury, we cover Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Colbury include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Colbury include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose hog roast hire in Colbury?
Rolls are easy to eat standing up, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
People around Colbury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer garden parties
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
- Sports clubs and societies
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Colbury Christ Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
Questions from Colbury
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Colbury?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
Either: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Around midsummer it stays light in Colbury until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Colbury, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards