Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in St Cross, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in St Cross.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
Planning an event in St Cross?
Hog roast hire in St Cross, carved to order
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, which means it’s carved hot, with crisp crackling. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. For club events and presentations and work summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken and more.
A place like St Cross often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can host a hog roast with permission. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. Our guide compares the two. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in St Cross
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
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.
Also near St Cross
What else we do in St Cross
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in St Cross, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- 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 pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
St Cross: venues, access and local tips
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. St Cross is well within our area for events. St Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from St Cross to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
A green space like St. Cross Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s. Coming by train? The nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22 and SO23, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside St Cross, we also cover Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in St Cross
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
St Cross questions
Is St Cross close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to St Cross?
Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you serve the crackling?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What affects the price in St Cross
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Occasions we serve in St Cross
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp.
In St Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and societies
- Summer garden parties
- Work summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Faith's Church of England Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away