Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Hightown
Hog roast hire in Hightown: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Summer garden parties
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Hightown?
How our hog roast hire works in Hightown
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, which means it is carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. On the menu are crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for corporate events and wakes.
In a hamlet or village like Hightown, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Hightown: venues, access and local tips
Hightown is in Hampshire. Hightown and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a service at St John the Baptist, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. Historic houses near Hightown include Avon Tyrrell House (3 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hightown, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the BH24 postcode area. Whether your event is on Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater events in Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Elm Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Hightown
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Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Hightown: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Hightown?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Will people get crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
What affects the price in Hightown
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hightown
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
Perfect for your event in Hightown
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hightown. Here are some of the most popular:
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Sports clubs and societies
- Work summer parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ringwood Junior School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late September evenings in Hightown lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:05pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away