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Hog Roast Hire in Stonymarsh
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Stonymarsh.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire in Stonymarsh
Perfect for your event in Stonymarsh
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. We bring the rest.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Clubhouse events
- Staff days and open days
Historic houses near Stonymarsh include Mottisfont Abbey (0.5 miles west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
Hog roast hire in Stonymarsh, slow-roasted on site
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We are frequently asked to cater christmas parties and birthdays and anniversaries, serving spit-roast lamb, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In a small place like Stonymarsh, a hog roast frequently goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and level, firm ground is the key. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset in Stonymarsh is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the space and quote.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire around Stonymarsh
Stonymarsh is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Stonymarsh. Stonymarsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Stonymarsh to Southampton (10 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. Other places close to Stonymarsh we cover include Mottisfont (1 mile west), Michelmersh (1 mile south-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-west), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west) and Timsbury (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.5 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
FAQs for Stonymarsh
What’s the nearest station to Stonymarsh?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
How far is Stonymarsh from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How we price a hog roast
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Stonymarsh hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards