Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Crofton, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Crofton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Work summer parties
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Crofton
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Crofton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How our hog roast hire works in Crofton
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Crofton: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and school fairs and festive gatherings.
Somewhere like Crofton, a yard or firm field frequently works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
How we price a hog roast
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. In Crofton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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.
- 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.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
We will agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Nearby places to Crofton
What else we do in Crofton
A hog roast in Crofton: local details
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in Crofton, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Crofton to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Crofton School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as Peel Common Mission Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. The coast is within about 6 miles of Crofton, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We bring hog roasts to events all over PO14 and PO13. From Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Crofton we cover include Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Baycroft School (within half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
Your questions about a hog roast in Crofton
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Crofton close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Do you cover Crofton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Crofton and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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