Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Nursted, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast to Nursted and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
- Parties at home
Book a hog roast in Nursted
Hog roast hire in Nursted, slow-roasted on site
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Nursted, then serve it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We serve coleslaw, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and weddings and receptions.
Somewhere like Nursted, a yard or firm field often works. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Nursted, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Around midsummer it stays light in Nursted until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We check the space and quote.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Nursted
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Questions from Nursted
Do you come out to small places like Nursted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
We cater across Hampshire, including Nursted. Ask for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Occasions we serve in Nursted
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Nursted: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Nursted, including:
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Wakes
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (2.5 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Places near Nursted
More for events in Nursted
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. 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.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast hire around Nursted
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Nursted and the surrounding area are covered for events. Nursted is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as The Petersfield School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Petersfield station is about 1.8 miles away. Nursted is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nursted include Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards