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Hog Roast Catering in Hyde, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast to Hyde and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
Planning an event in Hyde?
Hog roast hire in Hyde, carved to order
People book a hog roast in Hyde for everything from birthdays to fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. On the menu are hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and community events.
In and around Hyde, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Hyde
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to 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. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning a hog roast in Hyde
Hyde is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Hyde and the surrounding area are covered for events. Hyde is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Thinking of a hog roast in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. PTAs at schools such as St Bede Church of England Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Wherever your event is in SO23, SO22 and SO20, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Elm Road, Swan Lane and City Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abbotts Barton (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south-east) and Bar End (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (less than half a mile west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The King Alfred pub (less than half a mile south-east)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Hyde, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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FAQs for Hyde
Which station is closest to Hyde?
Winchester station, in Hyde itself.
Can you cater after a service at St Bartholomew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Occasions we serve in Hyde
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
However big or small the event in Hyde, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Parties at home
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Festive gatherings
- Birthdays and anniversaries
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away