Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in High Cross, Hampshire
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your party in High Cross. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Reunions
Slow-roasted pork in High Cross
Hosting a hog roast party in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Parties in High Cross are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. High Cross is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from High Cross to Southampton (20 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. High Cross is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For parties in GU32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a party on streets such as High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater parties in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
How our party hog roast works in High Cross
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. For back-garden get-togethers and engagement parties, we can cook coleslaw, hog roast rolls and apple sauce and more.
Near High Cross, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your party in High Cross
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
In High Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Naming ceremonies
- Retirement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Wedding anniversaries
A christening at Church of St Peter followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in High Cross
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. For an evening party in High Cross, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:05pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- When it’s time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in High Cross
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to High Cross?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A photo helps.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cover High Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, High Cross and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We get there early to start the roast, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Also near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A word with the neighbours
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away