Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Houghton, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Houghton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Clubhouse events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
Hog roast hire in Houghton
Hog roast hire in Houghton, slow-roasted on site
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We roast slowly on site in Houghton, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We’re often asked to cater staff days and open days and wakes, with spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Houghton, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Light matters for a long roast: in Houghton, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Your questions about a hog roast in Houghton
How far is Houghton from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need a big space?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do we prepare?
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?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning a hog roast in Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast in Houghton? We cover the whole area. Houghton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Houghton to Southampton (13 miles away).
Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Test Valley School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20. From Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (under half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast does not need a kitchen, which generally keeps the cost down. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away