Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Canada, Hampshire
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in Canada. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Christenings
- Anniversary parties
Party hog roast in Canada
Planning a party in Canada
Canada is about 5 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Canada and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 4.6 miles north-east. Canada is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you. For parties just outside Canada, we cover West Wellow (1 mile north), Blackhill (1 mile east), East Wellow (1 mile east), Newbridge (2 miles south) and Plaitford Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Canada include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Rockingham Arms (less than half a mile south)
Party hog roast in Canada, carved to order
Milestone birthdays call for something special, and a whole hog roasting in the garden is exactly that. Your guests will smell it from the street. We serve hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for retirement parties and engagement parties.
Country parties near Canada suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. For an evening party in Canada, think about light: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send a photo of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We get there early to start the roast, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
How we price a hog roast for your party
There’s no fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to doing it all yourself, you get to enjoy the party. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Canada
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose party hog roast in Canada?
You’re a host, not a cook.
Whatever the occasion in Canada, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Family reunions
- Wedding anniversaries
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement parties
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (2 miles north-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A spot well away from the house
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Canada
Is Canada too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cover Canada?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Canada and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
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.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Other occasions in Canada
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away