Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for King's Somborne
Hog roast hire in King's Somborne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christmas fairs
- Staff days and open days
Slow-roasted pork in King's Somborne
About our hog roast hire in King's Somborne
In King's Somborne, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. For festive gatherings and weddings, day or evening, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, salads and hog roast rolls for your guests.
For a rural spot like King's Somborne, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near King's Somborne
Other occasions in King's Somborne
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Around midsummer it stays light in King's Somborne until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- 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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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
King's Somborne: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to King's Somborne?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cover King's Somborne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, King's Somborne and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Planning a hog roast in King's Somborne
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around King's Somborne. King's Somborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like King's Somborne Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in SO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find King's Somborne on the A3057, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For events just outside King's Somborne, we cover Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
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. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away