Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire in Upper Burgate
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Upper Burgate.
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Club events and presentations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire for Upper Burgate
About our hog roast hire in Upper Burgate
People book a hog roast in Upper Burgate for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. We are often asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and festive gatherings, serving salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
In a rural place like Upper Burgate, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late September evenings in Upper Burgate lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:05pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast in Upper Burgate
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Upper Burgate, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upper Burgate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Within reach of Upper Burgate are historic houses such as Breamore House (1.6 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form, can book a hog roast stall.
Wherever your event is in SP6, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Upper Burgate we cover include Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Also near Upper Burgate
Other occasions in Upper Burgate
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Put the menu on the invitation
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Perfect for your event in Upper Burgate
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Hosts in Upper Burgate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Club events and presentations
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as Woodgreen Methodist Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Burgate?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Upper Burgate hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast in Upper Burgate
Can you cater after a service at Woodgreen Methodist 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Burgate?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
You choose the date, the menu and the serving time; we do the rest. All we need is a place to cook outdoors.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cook it or do we?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away