Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Totford, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Totford.
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Weddings and receptions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Hog roast hire in Totford
Hog roast hire for your event in Totford
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, 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. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for staff days and open days and garden parties and barbecues.
For a rural spot like Totford, a hog roast feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast in Totford: local details
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Totford, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Events anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Close by, we cover events in Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Put the menu on the invitation
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Totford questions
What’s the nearest station to Totford?
Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Totford close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
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. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast feeds a crowd quickly from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Totford hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Totford
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Perfect for your event in Totford
There is very little for you to organise: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. Everything else comes with us.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Totford, such as:
- Parties at home
- Festive gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Gatherings after a funeral
Churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Other occasions in Totford
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late September evenings in Totford lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting 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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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards