Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Abshot, Hampshire
Party hog roast in Abshot: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
A hog roast near Abshot
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Sunset in Abshot is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Abshot, slow-roasted on site
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Abshot suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. Our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, coleslaw and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Abshot is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
We set up in the agreed spot, so the party carries on around us.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and everyone eats together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Abshot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking close to the house
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Abshot
There’s very little washing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Whatever the occasion in Abshot, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
Abshot parties: what to know
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Abshot. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Abshot to Southampton (7 miles away).
For party guests on the train, Swanwick station is about 2 miles away. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the PO14 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Abshot we cover include Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Abshot includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
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.
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.
Abshot questions
How far is Abshot from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Abshot?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you come to Abshot?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Abshot and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Towns and villages near Abshot
What else we do in Abshot
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What affects the price in Abshot
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away