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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Ashlett, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Ashlett and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Big family get-togethers
A hog roast near Ashlett
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about children’s portions
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Party hog roast near Ashlett
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will help you choose. For wedding anniversaries and big family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of jacket potatoes, coleslaw and hog roast rolls for your guests.
Near Ashlett, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with takeaway pizzas, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Ashlett
What else we do in Ashlett
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset in Ashlett is about 7:10pm; by December it’s about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Ashlett
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Ashlett. Here are some of the most popular:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Family reunions
For party guests on the train, Hamble station is about 3.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning a party in Ashlett
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Ashlett, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Ashlett to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Ashlett are Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Ashlett, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Anywhere in SO45, we can roast on site for your guests. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (within half a mile west)
Ashlett: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Ashlett?
Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Ashlett?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards