Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in South Hayling, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in South Hayling.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Club events and presentations
- Work summer parties
A hog roast near South Hayling
How our hog roast hire works in South Hayling
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are crackling, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater corporate events and village fêtes and school fairs.
A place like South Hayling frequently has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late September evenings in South Hayling lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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 clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We will be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
FAQs for South Hayling
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you roast near the sea around South Hayling?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you come to South Hayling?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Hayling and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in South Hayling
People remember a hog roast. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.
People around South Hayling book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Club events and presentations
- Christmas parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Community events
Coming by train? Fratton station is about 4.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Bringing a hog roast to South Hayling
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around South Hayling and the surrounding area. South Hayling is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Mengham Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The coast is within about a mile of South Hayling, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in PO11, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to South Hayling we cover include West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
A little further out are St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Hayling Billy.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Newton House Hotel (0.6 miles north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why South Hayling hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards