Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Hamble-le-Rice
Planning a hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire for Hamble-le-Rice
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Hamble-le-Rice
- Season and day of the week
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Hog roast hire in Hamble-le-Rice, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Hamble-le-Rice, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve crackling, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for club events and presentations and Fêtes, fairs and shows.
Around Hamble-le-Rice, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Places near Hamble-le-Rice
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Events we cater in Hamble-le-Rice
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hamble-le-Rice:
- Corporate events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Club events and presentations
- Festive gatherings
Historic houses near Hamble-le-Rice include Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Planning a hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Hamble-le-Rice for events and the places nearby. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Parks such as Hamble Common usually need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hamble-le-Rice. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Hamble-le-Rice is within about a mile of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across the SO31 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the B3397, Hamble-le-Rice is simple for us to get to with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hamble-le-Rice, we also cover Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hamble-le-Rice include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Old White Harte Public House (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In Hamble-le-Rice, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Parking near the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hamble-le-Rice
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
FAQs for Hamble-le-Rice
How far is Hamble-le-Rice from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Hamble Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
When do you start roasting?
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.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away