Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Horndean, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Horndean and across Hampshire.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Book a hog roast in Horndean
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
How our hog roast hire works in Horndean
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. Popular choices include crackling, new potatoes and salads, and we are often booked for clubhouse events and christmas parties.
In Horndean, gardens come in all sizes, and most work with a side gate and some space. If not, a hall or club nearby is a good fallback. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Evenings in Horndean stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
FAQs for Horndean
What’s the nearest station to Horndean?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How does hog roast hire work?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Horndean
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Horndean
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Who books hog roast hire in Horndean?
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Horndean. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings and receptions
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Milestone birthdays
- Corporate events
Coming by train? The nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
Horndean: venues, access and local tips
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Horndean. Horndean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Horndean to Southampton (17 miles away).
After a service at Saint Wilfrid's, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house. PTAs at schools such as Horndean Technology College often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Horndean. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can roast on site for your guests. Whether your event is on London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A3 and A3(M) close by, Horndean is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to Horndean we cover include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Horndean has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horndean include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Places near Horndean
What else we do in Horndean
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards