Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Kings Worthy
Looking for a hog roast in Kings Worthy? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
Planning an event in Kings Worthy?
How our hog roast hire works in Kings Worthy
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. On the menu are hog roast rolls, coleslaw and salads, and we are frequently booked for wakes and christmas fairs.
In a hamlet or village like Kings Worthy, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Kings Worthy
Also in Kings Worthy
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Your questions about a hog roast in Kings Worthy
Is Kings Worthy close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Do we need a big space?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level, open spot away from the house and trees, as long as we can get the equipment in. Send us a photo.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Why choose a hog roast in Kings Worthy?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Kings Worthy: venues, access and local tips
Kings Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Kings Worthy, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Kings Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Coming by train? Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Kings Worthy Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
Events anywhere in SO23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Church Lane and The Woodlands, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Kings Worthy we cover include Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile east), Winnall (2 miles south), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east) and Itchen Abbas (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (2 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Kings Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cart And Horses Public House (less than half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late September evenings in Kings Worthy lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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