Southampton · England
Party Hog Roast for Hillyfields
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Party hog roast in Hillyfields.
- Christenings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Hillyfields?
Parties in Hillyfields: homes, halls and local tips
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. We bring a hog roast for your party to parties anywhere in Hillyfields, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Redbridge station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. A green space like St James' Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, usually the council’s. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. From Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Hillyfields sits on or near the M271, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Hillyfields we cover include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
Party hog roast in Hillyfields, carved to order
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. Popular choices include coleslaw, hog roast rolls and jacket potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater big family get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
Around Hillyfields, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A hog roast fits right in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Hillyfields
FAQs for Hillyfields
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater in Hillyfields?
Yes, Hillyfields is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
Yes, DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Why choose party hog roast in Hillyfields?
Children usually love it, with chicken as a backup.
Whatever the occasion in Hillyfields, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Family reunions
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Retirement parties
- Naming ceremonies
If the day starts at All Saints, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invite
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us if timings change.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- A word with the neighbours
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
For event organisers in Hillyfields
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset in Hillyfields is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away