Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Forestside, Hampshire
Party hog roast in Forestside: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
Book a hog roast in Forestside
Party hog roast in Forestside, carved to order
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. Whether it is christenings and naming days and reunions, we can cook apple sauce, crackling and jacket potatoes and more.
Near Forestside, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Forestside
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close to the house
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A step-free way into the garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Forestside suit a hog roast. Forestside is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (3.2 miles north) and Warblington Castle (5 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. A christening at Christ Church followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Forestside, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in PO9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lodge Lane and Forestside, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Forestside we cover include West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Sunset in Forestside is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is normally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Forestside
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Forestside?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Nearby places to Forestside
What else we do in Forestside
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Occasions we serve in Forestside
You get to enjoy your own party.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Forestside, including:
- Christenings
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
- Getting-engaged parties
Parks such as Stansted Park typically need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invite
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away