Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Shootash, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast to Shootash and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Shootash
About our hog roast hire in Shootash
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. We are frequently asked to cater gatherings after a funeral and garden parties and barbecues, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads.
In a rural place like Shootash, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose a hog roast in Shootash?
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for anyone who does not eat it. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Shootash
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Shootash
What else we do in Shootash
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Shootash, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is generally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so you only need to provide the space.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
A hog roast in Shootash: local details
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shootash and the surrounding area. Shootash is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shootash to Southampton (9 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Church of All Saints, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Coming by train? The nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.4 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Shootash, we also cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Shootash
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Shootash, including:
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
- Weddings, day or evening
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Embley, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Shootash
Is Shootash too small for a hog roast?
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 Shootash?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cover the whole of Hampshire?
Hampshire is part of our area. Ask for a quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you cook it or do we?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We will explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away