Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Highbridge, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast in Highbridge? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Highbridge
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Highbridge
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
How our hog roast hire works in Highbridge
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. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and school fairs and corporate events.
Somewhere like Highbridge, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Highbridge, 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books hog roast hire in Highbridge?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Highbridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Clubhouse events
Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hog roast hire around Highbridge
Highbridge is about 2 miles north of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Highbridge, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Eastleigh station is about 1.7 miles away. Within reach of Highbridge are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Wardle Road and Highbridge Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Lord's Wood (1 mile south-east), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Allbrook (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Hedge End (5 miles south).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.3 miles west) and Thornden School (1.4 miles west)
Towns and villages near Highbridge
What else we do in Highbridge
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Highbridge
Do you come out to small places like Highbridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Highbridge from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, but lamb and chicken can be added.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which typically keeps the cost down. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Highbridge hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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