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Party Hog Roast for Bassett Green
Party hog roast in Bassett Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Engagement celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Bassett Green?
Party hog roast near Bassett Green
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. We are often asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and retirement parties, with coleslaw, apple sauce and jacket potatoes.
In a place like Bassett Green, a party at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Bassett Green questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Should we warn the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Autumn parties in Bassett Green get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books party hog roast in Bassett Green?
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Whatever the occasion in Bassett Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Christenings
- Garden parties
- Engagement parties
Within reach of Bassett Green are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (0.6 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.9 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A word with the neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for your party
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Parties in Bassett Green: homes, halls and local tips
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cater parties of every size in Bassett Green. We bring hog roasts to 40 places in Southampton.
Parks such as Riverside Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Parties anywhere in SO16, SO17 and SO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Bassett Green sits on or near the M27, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Bassett Green we cover include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bassett Green include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Cantell School (less than half a mile west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Brook pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away