Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Tinkers Cross
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Tinkers Cross.
- Work summer parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Planning an event in Tinkers Cross?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
How our hog roast hire works in Tinkers Cross
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. For confident cooks, the machine can be hired on its own. On the menu are hog roast rolls, coleslaw and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings and receptions and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a hamlet or village like Tinkers Cross, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hog roast hire around Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. We cover Tinkers Cross and its neighbours for events. Tinkers Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Tinkers Cross are Breamore House (2.2 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Sandleheath Village Hall, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
We cover events in every part of the SP6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Tinkers Cross, we cover Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
FAQs for Tinkers Cross
Is Tinkers Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Sandleheath Village Hall?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in Tinkers Cross. Planning an evening hog roast in Tinkers Cross? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Why choose hog roast hire in Tinkers Cross?
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Hosts in Tinkers Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Clubhouse events
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Gatherings after a funeral
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Fordingbridge Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away