Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Haslar, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast to Haslar and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Parties at home
- Sports clubs and societies
Slow-roasted pork in Haslar
Hog roast hire in Haslar, slow-roasted on site
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. We are often asked to cater work summer parties and christmas fairs, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Somewhere as small as Haslar, a field, yard or garden is often the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Haslar: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Haslar?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Haslar?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
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.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we will advise.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
We cover Hampshire and the rest of London and the South East. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, at an extra cost.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Also near Haslar
What else we do in Haslar
Perfect for your event in Haslar
Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
Whatever the occasion in Haslar, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For a fundraiser at a school like Haselworth Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose a hog roast in Haslar?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Haslar hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset in Haslar is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Haslar, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Travel to Haslar
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast in Haslar: local details
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Haslar, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Haslar is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Haslar to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Churches such as St Francis rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. If guests are travelling by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away. Haslar is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We bring hog roasts to events all over PO12 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Haslar, we also cover Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards