Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Durley, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Durley and across Hampshire.
- Reunions
- Wedding anniversaries
- Milestone birthdays
Book a hog roast in Durley
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Party hog roast in Durley, carved to order
A party at home needs a little planning for the roaster: level ground outdoors, clear of the house and fences. We will check it with you. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and coleslaw, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and retirement parties.
Country parties near Durley suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset in Durley is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Who books party hog roast in Durley?
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Durley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Among the historic houses close to Durley are South Stoneham House (5 miles west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Durley
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Durley? We cover the whole area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A christening at Church of the Holy Cross followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For guests coming by train, Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cover parties in every part of SO32. We can cater a party on streets such as Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Durley, we also cover Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durley includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
More for events in Durley
FAQs for Durley
How far is Durley from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Durley?
Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll give you an honest answer.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will talk you through it when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away