Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Little Holbury
We bring a hog roast for your party to Little Holbury and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Engagement parties
- Reunions
- Garden parties
Party hog roast in Little Holbury
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Party hog roast near Little Holbury
For a relaxed party, you can hire the machine and cook it yourself. Most people choose the catered option, so they can enjoy the party. Whether it is retirement parties and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, we can cook coleslaw, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce for your guests.
In a small place like Little Holbury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
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Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. In Little Holbury, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Party venues around Little Holbury
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Little Holbury. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A christening at The Good Shepherd followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Little Holbury is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Little Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Little Holbury include The New Forest Academy (within half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A spot well away from the house
- Parking close to the house
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Perfect for your party in Little Holbury
You’re a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Little Holbury:
- Retirement celebrations
- Reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement celebrations
Among the historic houses close to Little Holbury are Beaulieu Palace House (2.8 miles west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Little Holbury hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Little Holbury: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Little Holbury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards