Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Bighton
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Bighton and across Hampshire.
- Retirement parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Anniversary parties
A hog roast near Bighton
Party hog roast in Bighton, carved to order
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most hosts prefer us to do it, and spend time with their guests. On the menu are coleslaw, crackling and jacket potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and back-garden get-togethers.
Near Bighton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- A spot well away from the house
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bighton
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Why choose a hog roast in Bighton?
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Bighton hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Bighton
Is Bighton close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
What about the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Parties in Bighton: homes, halls and local tips
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Bighton, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24. For parties just outside Bighton, we cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Bighton include Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it’s cooking when guests arrive.
Ask about china for a sit-down party, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Bighton
More for events in Bighton
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Perfect for your party in Bighton
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bighton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. For an evening party in Bighton, think about light: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards