Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hythe, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast in Hythe? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Corporate events
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Hog roast hire for Hythe
Hog roast hire in Hythe, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We cook at your venue in Hythe, low and slow, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. For christmas parties and village fêtes and school fairs, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In Hythe, the roaster typically goes in a back garden, a club or hall car park, or the grounds of a hired venue. All of them can work, as long as there’s a level spot clear of buildings and trees. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Bringing a hog roast to Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater events across Hythe and nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (2.6 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Waterside Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Hythe is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Hythe is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in SO45, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Hythe we cover include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Hythe includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hythe include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Light matters for a long roast: in Hythe, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
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.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Hythe: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Hythe?
Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Towns and villages near Hythe
What else we do in Hythe
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Occasions we serve in Hythe
There’s very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
Whatever the occasion in Hythe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away