Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Little Somborne
Looking for a hog roast in Little Somborne? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings and receptions
- Clubhouse events
Book a hog roast in Little Somborne
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
How our hog roast hire works in Little Somborne
In Little Somborne, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include garden parties and barbecues and sports clubs and societies, with rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and crackling.
For a rural spot like Little Somborne, a hog roast feels right at home. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
A hog roast or other catering?
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is typically the easier choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Light matters for a long roast: in Little Somborne, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Little Somborne
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
Here’s what people in Little Somborne most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as All Saints Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
FAQs for Little Somborne
Is Little Somborne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Little Somborne: venues, access and local tips
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover Little Somborne and its neighbours for events. Little Somborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SO20 postcode area. Whether your event is on Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Little Somborne, we cover Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
For event organisers in Little Somborne
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Also near Little Somborne
Also in Little Somborne
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards