Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Kitwood
We bring a hog roast for your party across Kitwood and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Big family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Party hog roast in Kitwood
About our party hog roast in Kitwood
If you’d rather cook yourself, DIY machine hire is an option. Most people choose the catered option, and spend time with their guests. We’re often asked to cater big birthday parties and leaving and retirement do’s, serving coleslaw, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
Country parties near Kitwood suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Kitwood
Hardly any clearing up, because we bring plates and clear away.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Kitwood:
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Christenings
- Big birthday parties
Within reach of Kitwood are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles north) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
Where the roaster can go in Kitwood
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Kitwood
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so it is cooking when guests arrive.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
Planning a party in Kitwood
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater parties across Kitwood and nearby, from gardens to fields. Kitwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If the day starts at Church of the Good Shepherd, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kitwood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in SO24, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Kitwood, we cover Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Kitwood includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Sunset in Kitwood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Questions from Kitwood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
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.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Nearby places to Kitwood
What else we do in Kitwood
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away