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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Boyatt Wood, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your party in Boyatt Wood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Planning an event in Boyatt Wood?
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Party hog roast in Boyatt Wood, slow-roasted on site
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. We’re often asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and street parties, with jacket potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Around Boyatt Wood, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
FAQs for Boyatt Wood
What’s the nearest station to Boyatt Wood?
The closest is Eastleigh station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area.
What about the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
Perfect for your party in Boyatt Wood
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boyatt Wood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
- Anniversary parties
A green space like Lakeside Country Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Parties in Boyatt Wood: homes, halls and local tips
Boyatt Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Boyatt Wood and the surrounding area. Boyatt Wood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater.
For guests coming by train, Eastleigh station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Boyatt Wood include South Stoneham House (3.1 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in SO50 and SO53, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Lawn Road, Arthur Road and Darwin Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Boyatt Wood, we also cover Allbrook (1 mile north), Eastleigh (1 mile south-east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west), Highbridge (1 mile north-east) and Lord's Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (5 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (0.9 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Boyatt Wood include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Shakespeare Junior School (within half a mile east) and Thornden School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (0.8 miles south-east)
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. In Boyatt Wood, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away