Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Newtown, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Newtown.
- Christenings
- Street parties
- Reunions
Planning an event in Newtown?
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Party hog roast in Newtown, carved to order
Party food needs to be easy to eat, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement parties and reunions.
In a small place like Newtown, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Hosting a hog roast party in Newtown
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Newtown and its neighbours for parties. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 4.4 miles away.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Newtown, we also cover Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Perfect for your party in Newtown
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
Hosts in Newtown book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Garden parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Big family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
If the day starts at Church of the Holy Trinity, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
Where the roaster can go in Newtown
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
Newtown questions
Is Newtown too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Newtown?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It is worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. They may want a roll.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How far ahead 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 will check.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Towns and villages near Newtown
More for events in Newtown
Why choose a hog roast in Newtown?
Hire the machine or book catering? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger parties. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about children’s portions
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. A summer party in Newtown stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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 pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards