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Hog Roast Hire in Itchen Stoke
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Itchen Stoke.
- Clubhouse events
- Work summer parties
- Parties at home
Slow-roasted pork in Itchen Stoke
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Hog roast hire in Itchen Stoke, slow-roasted on site
It is a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Whether it’s christmas fairs and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
For a rural spot like Itchen Stoke, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Planning an evening hog roast in Itchen Stoke? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Itchen Stoke
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Itchen Stoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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 bring everything else.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Occasions we serve in Itchen Stoke
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Itchen Stoke: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Hosts in Itchen Stoke book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
- Sports clubs and societies
Churches such as St Mary's Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
Towns and villages near Itchen Stoke
Also in Itchen Stoke
A hog roast in Itchen Stoke: local details
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover events in Itchen Stoke, as well as the surrounding area. Itchen Stoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Perins School, can book a hog roast stall. Historic houses near Itchen Stoke include Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can roast on site for your guests. Being close to the B3047, Itchen Stoke is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Itchen Stoke includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away