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Hog Roast Catering in Shirrell Heath, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Shirrell Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Weddings, day or evening
Book a hog roast in Shirrell Heath
Hog roast hire in Shirrell Heath, slow-roasted on site
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is what you get when you book a hog roast in Shirrell Heath. Rolls, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling come as standard, with sides and extras to choose from. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and shows and corporate events, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your guests.
In a rural place like Shirrell Heath, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Questions from Shirrell Heath
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Shirrell Heath?
Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Will people get crackling?
Crackling is part of every roll for anyone who wants it.
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 we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Shirrell Heath
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Shirrell Heath
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Whatever the occasion in Shirrell Heath, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Parties at home
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you are gathering after a service at a church like Church of St John, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Shirrell Heath, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? 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
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Shirrell Heath
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Nearby places to Shirrell Heath
What else we do in Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath: venues, access and local tips
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shirrell Heath and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Botley station is about 2.9 miles away. PTAs at schools such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days.
Wherever your event is in SO32, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Shirrell Heath we cover include Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shirrell Heath includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Let us know if the day runs late: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards