Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Crowdhill
We bring a hog roast for your party across Crowdhill and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Reunions
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
Party hog roast for Crowdhill
Party venues around Crowdhill
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits parties around Crowdhill, whatever the venue. Crowdhill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A christening at Church of the Holy Trinity followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Among the historic houses close to Crowdhill are South Stoneham House (4.4 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Wherever your party is in SO50, we can roast on site for your guests. Your party could be at a house on Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Crowdhill includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include The King's School Senior (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Fox & Hounds pub (under half a mile south)
Party hog roast in Crowdhill, slow-roasted on site
Plan where the roaster will go: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will check it with you. We serve coleslaw, jacket potatoes and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and leaving and retirement do’s.
Near Crowdhill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Crowdhill
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Crowdhill close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What affects the price in Crowdhill
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Think about children’s portions
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
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How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Autumn parties in Crowdhill get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger or more important parties. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Crowdhill
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
However big or small the event in Crowdhill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Reunions
- Anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards