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Hog Roast Catering in Lordswood, Southampton
Hog roast hire in Lordswood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
- Sports clubs and societies
Slow-roasted pork in Lordswood
Hog roast hire for your event in Lordswood
In Lordswood, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: a single slow roast, carved to order. Everything comes with us, and we serve and tidy up afterwards. We are often asked to cater weddings and receptions and christmas parties, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
For a place the size of Lordswood, your own garden is frequently the best venue: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking near the spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Also in Lordswood
Occasions we serve in Lordswood
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lordswood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Clubhouse events
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
If you had St James' Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park.
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- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Lordswood
Is Lordswood close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. By late September, sunset in Lordswood is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 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 availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear 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.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Lordswood: venues, access and local tips
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Planning a hog roast in Lordswood? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 40 places in Southampton.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Oakwood Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Lordswood. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Lordswood is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in SO16 and SO15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Lordswood we cover include Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Lordswood includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Lordswood
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards