Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Gosport, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Gosport.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Book a hog roast in Gosport
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Hog roast hire in Gosport, slow-roasted on site
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Popular choices include salads, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for christmas parties and gatherings after a funeral.
Somewhere as small as Gosport, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Planning a hog roast in Gosport
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cover Gosport and its neighbours for events. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Gosport to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.6 miles south-east. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Gosport we cover include Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Gosport include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Gosport include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Events we cater in Gosport
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Gosport. Here are some of the most popular:
- Community events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings, day or evening
- Work summer parties
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Mark, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
For event organisers in Gosport
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Light matters for a long roast: in Gosport, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
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Questions from Gosport
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Gosport from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
We cover Hampshire and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address and we will quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
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 work back from your serving time.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards