Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Up Somborne
We bring a hog roast to Up Somborne and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
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Planning an event in Up Somborne?
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Light matters for a long roast: in Up Somborne, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Up Somborne, carved to order
We roast the hog at your event, not in a kitchen miles away, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it’s served. Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options can go alongside. We’re often asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving salads, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Somewhere like Up Somborne, a yard or firm field often works. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Up Somborne hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
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Other occasions in Up Somborne
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Up Somborne
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose hog roast hire in Up Somborne?
A roll needs no knife and fork, which makes a hog roast ideal for relaxed events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and receptions
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Parties at home
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as All Saints Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Up Somborne questions
Can you cater after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Up Somborne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Most people choose catering.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
All of Hampshire is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Slow roasting needs attention, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Bringing a hog roast to Up Somborne
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Up Somborne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Up Somborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Up Somborne we cover include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards