Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Butlocks Heath
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Butlocks Heath.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Engagement celebrations
Book a hog roast in Butlocks Heath
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A step-free way into the garden
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Parking close to the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Party hog roast near Butlocks Heath
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We’ll help you choose. Whether it is retirement celebrations and big family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and jacket potatoes for your guests.
Near Butlocks Heath, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in Butlocks Heath is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Butlocks Heath and nearby, from gardens to fields. Butlocks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Guests arriving by train should know that Netley station is in Butlocks Heath itself. Thinking of a hog roast in Westwood Woodland Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Butlocks Heath, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
For parties in SO31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your party is on Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Butlocks Heath includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Perfect for your party in Butlocks Heath
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
However big or small the event in Butlocks Heath, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Wedding anniversaries
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Among the historic houses close to Butlocks Heath are Medieval Merchant's House (3.2 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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 a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Also in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath questions
Can you roast near the sea around Butlocks Heath?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Butlocks Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about children’s portions
Have a word with the neighbours first: the roast cooks for hours.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away