Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Roughdown, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Roughdown.
- Festive gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
Hog roast hire in Roughdown
Hog roast hire for your event in Roughdown
People book a hog roast in Roughdown for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Typical bookings include clubhouse events and birthdays and anniversaries, with crackling, hog roast rolls and coleslaw.
In a small place like Roughdown, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Roughdown?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. 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
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Bringing a hog roast to Roughdown
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Roughdown, whatever the venue. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are gathering after a service at a church like The Good Shepherd, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For guests coming by train, Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Roughdown, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Roughdown is within about 5 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. If your venue is just outside Roughdown, we also cover Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Roughdown include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
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Also in Roughdown
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In Roughdown, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose hog roast hire in Roughdown?
A hog roast is memorable. It’s food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
Hosts in Roughdown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Staff days and open days
- Clubhouse events
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Blackfield Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
FAQs for Roughdown
Do you come out to small places like Roughdown?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Roughdown?
Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away