Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for King's Somborne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in King's Somborne and the surrounding area.
- Reunions
- Christenings
- Anniversary parties
A hog roast near King's Somborne
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about children’s portions
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our party hog roast in King's Somborne
A hog roast works for street parties as well, with the right permissions. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for christenings and back-garden get-togethers.
A country party near King's Somborne is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Evening parties in King's Somborne need a little planning: it is light until about 9:25pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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King's Somborne parties: what to know
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Hosts in King's Somborne book us for parties of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. For party guests on the train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
We cater parties across SO20. We can cater a party on streets such as Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. King's Somborne is on the A3057, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to King's Somborne we cover include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A word with the neighbours
- A spot well away from the house
- A step-free way into the garden
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Travel to King's Somborne
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
King's Somborne: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to King's Somborne?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is our garden suitable?
Describe the space and the way in, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Can you cater in King's Somborne?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
Yes, for confident cooks. Catering is the easier option.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. 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.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away