Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Ellingham, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast across Ellingham and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Work summer parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Festive gatherings
Hog roast hire in Ellingham
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Ellingham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Ellingham, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Ellingham, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For clubhouse events and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.
Somewhere as small as Ellingham, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What else we do in Ellingham
Where the roaster can go in Ellingham
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ellingham
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Ellingham
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Ellingham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Ellingham
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast in Ellingham: local details
Ellingham is in Hampshire. Ellingham is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Ellingham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ellingham to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Ellingham, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Ellingham, we also cover Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away