Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Eastleigh
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Eastleigh. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement parties
- Family reunions
Planning an event in Eastleigh?
Party hog roast in Eastleigh, carved to order
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. Whether it’s family reunions and wedding anniversaries, we can cook hog roast rolls, coleslaw and apple sauce and more.
Garden parties are a favourite in Eastleigh, and a hall or club works if the garden is small. We need a level spot away from the house. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Who books party hog roast in Eastleigh?
Children generally love it, with chicken as a backup.
In Eastleigh and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Getting-engaged parties
Among the historic houses close to Eastleigh are South Stoneham House (2.5 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Evening parties in Eastleigh need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Eastleigh
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Resurrection: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast in Lakeside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Eastleigh parties: what to know
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Eastleigh suit a hog roast. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Parks such as Lakeside Country Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For party guests on the train, Eastleigh station serves Eastleigh directly. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Eastleigh sits on or near the A335 and B3033, so getting the roaster to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Eastleigh has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Within reach you will find Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Eastleigh
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- Parking close to the house
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Eastleigh
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Nearby places to Eastleigh
What else we do in Eastleigh
What affects the price in Eastleigh
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Instead of booking a restaurant, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Eastleigh
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away