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Hog Roast Catering in High Cross, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in High Cross and the surrounding area.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire for High Cross
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
About our hog roast hire in High Cross
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings and receptions and Fêtes, fairs and shows.
In a rural place like High Cross, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In High Cross, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Hog roast hire around High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around High Cross suit a hog roast. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from High Cross to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Petersfield station is about 2.6 miles away. For a fundraiser at a school like Froxfield Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. High Cross is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
We cover events in every part of the GU32 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
FAQs for High Cross
Is High Cross close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Send us the address for a quote.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Parking near the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Coleslaw
Who books hog roast hire in High Cross?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near High Cross, including:
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Village fêtes and school fairs
After a service at Church of St Peter, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away