Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Haslar
Party hog roast in Haslar: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Naming ceremonies
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Getting-engaged parties
Party hog roast in Haslar
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How our party hog roast works in Haslar
For a christening or naming day in Haslar, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, and nobody misses the celebration. We’re often asked to cater christenings and naming days and engagement parties, with crackling, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage.
Country parties near Haslar suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
Parties in Haslar: homes, halls and local tips
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Haslar. Haslar is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Haslar to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Local halls and clubs near Haslar are an option if there’s no room at home. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12. Whether your party is on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Within reach you will find West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Haslar include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Common questions in Haslar
What’s the nearest station to Haslar?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Francis?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do we need cover?
The roaster has its own cover; guests will want somewhere dry to eat if it rains.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Also near Haslar
Other occasions in Haslar
Perfect for your party in Haslar
Children typically love it, with chicken as a backup.
However big or small the event in Haslar, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family reunions
- Wedding anniversaries
- Engagement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
If the day starts at St Francis, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Haslar
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Evening parties in Haslar need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- 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
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away