Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Owslebury, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Owslebury.
- Festive gatherings
- Corporate events
- Sports clubs and societies
A hog roast near Owslebury
FAQs for Owslebury
Is Owslebury close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Hog roast hire for your event in Owslebury
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for birthdays and anniversaries and weddings and receptions.
In a small place like Owslebury, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and level, firm ground is the key. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Owslebury
- Apple sauce
- Salads
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Events we cater in Owslebury
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 Owslebury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Milestone birthdays
- Festive gatherings
- Club events and presentations
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How we price a hog roast
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Bringing a hog roast to Owslebury
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Owslebury. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Owslebury Primary School, can book a hog roast stall. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of St Andrew, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
We cater events across SO21. From Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Owslebury, we cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Owslebury, 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, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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More for events in Owslebury
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards