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Party Hog Roast for Bassett
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Bassett.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
A hog roast near Bassett
How our party hog roast works in Bassett
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most hosts prefer us to do it, so they can enjoy the party. For naming ceremonies and close and cul-de-sac parties, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, crackling and jacket potatoes.
Around Bassett, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a party in Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Bassett? We cover the whole area. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. The coast is within about 3 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
We cater parties across the SO16, SO17 and SO15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Bassett, we also cover Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Bassett includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
Bassett: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Bassett?
Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Other occasions in Bassett
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Bassett
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Bassett
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. A summer party in Bassett stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Bassett
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A spot well away from the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards