Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Anthill Common
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Anthill Common.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family reunions
Party hog roast in Anthill Common
Party hog roast near Anthill Common
For a christening or naming day in Anthill Common, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. We serve jacket potatoes, coleslaw and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and naming ceremonies.
In a small place like Anthill Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Party venues around Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Anthill Common? We cover the whole area. Anthill Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Anthill Common to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Guests arriving by train should know that Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
For parties in PO7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Fox and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
How we price a hog roast for your party
There’s no fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours, and they may ask for a roll.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A heads-up for next door
- Parking close to the house
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Anthill Common
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Questions from Anthill Common
Is Anthill Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll talk you through it when we quote.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. A summer party in Anthill Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Towns and villages near Anthill Common
Other occasions in Anthill Common
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards