Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Havant
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Havant.
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement parties
Party hog roast in Havant
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How our party hog roast works in Havant
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Alternatives cover anyone who doesn’t eat pork. For engagement parties and big birthday parties, we can cook crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
In Havant, home and the local hall are popular party venues. A hog roast suits both, as long as there’s space outside. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Planning a party in Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your party in Havant? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Havant to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Within reach of Havant are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Havant station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Here we cover the PO9, PO11 and PO7 postcode area. Whether your party is on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You’ll find Havant on the A27 and A3(M), which makes the journey straightforward. For parties just outside Havant, we cover Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). Havant is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for parties.
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Havant includes Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Havant College (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
For event organisers in Havant
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Havant
You are a host, not a cook.
In Havant and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
- Family reunions
A christening at St Francis followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Other occasions in Havant
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A spot well away from the house
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Havant
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
FAQs for Havant
What’s the nearest station to Havant?
Havant station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need cover?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. A summer party in Havant stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away