Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Ashton
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Ashton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
A hog roast near Ashton
Party hog roast near Ashton
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, once the road closure or permission is in place. Typical bookings include retirement parties and back-garden get-togethers, serving jacket potatoes, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw.
A country party near Ashton is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Ashton
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What else we do in Ashton
A hog roast or other catering?
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Ashton
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Ashton
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Ashton: your questions answered
How far is Ashton from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring a gazebo?
Not for the cooking, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Who books party hog roast in Ashton?
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
However big or small the event in Ashton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Anniversary parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Guests arriving by train should know that Botley station, about 4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset in Ashton is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Ashton parties: what to know
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Ashton for parties. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If the day starts at Church of St Peter, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Where the roaster can go in Ashton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ashton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards