Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Forestside
Hog roast hire in Forestside: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Clubhouse events
- Corporate events
Book a hog roast in Forestside
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire in Forestside, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Forestside, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. Whether it’s wakes and big birthdays and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of crackling, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In a rural place like Forestside, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Forestside questions
How far is Forestside from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is it just pork?
It is built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
Hampshire is part of our area. Get in touch for a price.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Forestside? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Perfect for your event in Forestside
For big gatherings in Forestside, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
In Forestside and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work summer parties
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Forestside
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Forestside
Other occasions in Forestside
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning a hog roast in Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Forestside. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forestside to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
If you had Stansted Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Forestside is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over PO9. Streets in the area include Lodge Lane and Forestside, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Forestside we cover include West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Forestside includes Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards