Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Swanmore
We bring a hog roast across Swanmore and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festive gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings, day or evening
Slow-roasted pork in Swanmore
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Light matters for a long roast: around Swanmore, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Swanmore, slow-roasted on site
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, for hours, under a gazebo outside. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are frequently asked to cater staff days and open days and village fêtes and school fairs, with spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and crackling.
A place like Swanmore frequently 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.
Perfect for your event in Swanmore
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wakes
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Corporate events
- Christmas parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
Swanmore: your questions answered
How far is Swanmore from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Swanmore?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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’re paying for.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning a hog roast in Swanmore
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Swanmore, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. After a service at Church of St Barnabas, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Swanmore, we cover Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Swanmore includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (under half a mile west)
Why choose a hog roast in Swanmore?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information
We will agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away