Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Highcliffe, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Highcliffe: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Corporate events
- Garden parties and barbecues
A hog roast near Highcliffe
A hog roast in Highcliffe: local details
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Hosts in Highcliffe book us for events of all sizes. Highcliffe is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Highcliffe to Southampton (10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Winchester station is about 1.1 miles away. After a service at All Saints, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Here we cover the SO23, SO21 and SO20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Highcliffe include the M3 and A31, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (within half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile west). Within reach you’ll find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Highcliffe include Leigh House Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Hog roast hire in Highcliffe, carved to order
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Highcliffe, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For club events and presentations and weddings, day or evening, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and crackling and more.
Around Highcliffe, bookings are frequently 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, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. 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, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Highcliffe
Also in Highcliffe
Why choose hog roast hire in Highcliffe?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Highcliffe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas fairs
- Parties at home
- Village fêtes and school fairs
If you had St. Cross Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
What affects the price in Highcliffe
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Highcliffe
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Highcliffe
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Highcliffe?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Highcliffe, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO23 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away