Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Stone, Hampshire
Hog roast hire in Stone: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Community events
- Corporate events
- Wakes
Planning an event in Stone?
Hog roast hire in Stone, slow-roasted on site
In Stone, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Typical bookings include work summer parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, with spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Somewhere as small as Stone, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
A hog roast in Stone: local details
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cover events in Stone, as well as the surrounding area. Stone is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stone to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Stone are Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles north-west) and Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stone. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stone, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SO45 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Stone, we also cover Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Stone includes Mill Hill.
Also near Stone
Other occasions in Stone
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
FAQs for Stone
Is Stone too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cater in Stone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Stone and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Perfect for your event in Stone
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
In Stone and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festive gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Francis, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event. In Stone, 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Stone, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
What affects the price in Stone
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away