Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hill Head, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Hill Head: 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
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Gatherings after a funeral
Hog roast hire in Hill Head
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Hog roast hire in Hill Head, slow-roasted on site
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and anniversaries and wakes, with halloumi skewers, crackling and coleslaw.
For a rural spot like Hill Head, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
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A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
FAQs for Hill Head
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Hill Head?
Fareham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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 will bring the rest.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
For event organisers in Hill Head
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
What affects the price in Hill Head
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Hill Head
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
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. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Around midsummer it stays light in Hill Head until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Hill Head: venues, access and local tips
Hill Head is about 3 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Hill Head are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hill Head to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Crofton Hammond Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hill Head, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Here we cover the PO14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Elsfred Road, Osborne View Road and Cottes Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Hill Head we cover include Stubbington (1 mile north-east), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (4 miles east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-east), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles north) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Hill Head include Stubbington House School (0.8 miles north-east) and Crofton School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osborne View pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards