Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Lowford
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Lowford and the surrounding area.
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
A hog roast near Lowford
Hog roast hire in Lowford, slow-roasted on site
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For birthdays and anniversaries and weddings, day or evening, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
In and around Lowford, gardens and village halls are common choices. If the lane is narrow, tell us so we can plan our vehicle. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. 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.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Lowford
Also in Lowford
For event organisers in Lowford
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
Your questions about a hog roast in Lowford
Is Lowford close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at St Paul’s Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late September evenings in Lowford lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a hog roast in Lowford
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Events in Lowford are part of our patch. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Paul’s Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Lowford is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lowford, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cover events in every part of the SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For events just outside Lowford, we cover Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lowford includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Who books hog roast hire in Lowford?
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Lowford: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
However big or small the event in Lowford, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Club events and presentations
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas fairs
- Work summer parties
Historic houses near Lowford include Medieval Merchant's House (3.7 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards