Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Lee-on-the-Solent
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Lee-on-the-Solent. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
Planning an event in Lee-on-the-Solent?
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in Lee-on-the-Solent
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Lee-on-the-Solent, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. For gatherings after a funeral and Fêtes, fairs and shows, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
For a place the size of Lee-on-the-Solent, your own garden is often the best venue: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Let us know how we reach the garden. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
The process
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. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: around Lee-on-the-Solent, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Lee-on-the-Solent
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Lee-on-the-Solent
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Lee-on-the-Solent close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Will people get crackling?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Hog roast hire around Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Lee-on-the-Solent. Lee-on-the-Solent is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, can book a hog roast stall. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Faith, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. The coast is within about 5 miles of Lee-on-the-Solent, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across the PO13 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
Why choose a hog roast in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away