Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Worlds End, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast makes the food part of your event in Worlds End.
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Christmas parties
- Garden parties and barbecues
Hog roast hire in Worlds End
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
How our hog roast hire works in Worlds End
In Worlds End, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. We’re often asked to cater christmas fairs and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with crackling, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
In a rural place like Worlds End, roast pork in a field is hard to beat. Tell us about gates, tracks and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Worlds End
You can taste the hours of roasting: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
However big or small the event in Worlds End, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Portchester station is about 3.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late September evenings in Worlds End lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- 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.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Worlds End
How far is Worlds End from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Worlds End?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is hog roast hire catered or DIY?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Do we need a big space?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
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What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Worlds End
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours ahead, set up, roast, carve and serve, then clear up.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
Bringing a hog roast to Worlds End
Worlds End is about 3 miles west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Worlds End and its neighbours for events. Worlds End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area. For events just outside Worlds End, we cover Hipley (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Southend (2 miles north-west) and Soberton Heath (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include Fox and Hounds pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away