Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your party across Owslebury Bottom and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family reunions
- Engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Party hog roast in Owslebury Bottom
Party hog roast in Owslebury Bottom, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We roast on site in Owslebury Bottom, then carve at the time you choose, so you are not stuck in the kitchen. For neighbourhood parties and reunions, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, jacket potatoes and apple sauce and more.
A country party near Owslebury Bottom is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The process
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Owslebury Bottom, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:25pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
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. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also near Owslebury Bottom
Also in Owslebury Bottom
Planning a party in Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Parties in Owslebury Bottom are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (9 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre.
We cover parties in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury Bottom include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Common questions in Owslebury Bottom
Is Owslebury Bottom close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury Bottom?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: roasting takes hours. Some hosts invite them over for a roll.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about children’s portions
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
Ensure the gate or side passage is open when we arrive, so we can bring everything through.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
- A heads-up for next door
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Owslebury Bottom
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Owslebury Bottom?
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What affects the price in Owslebury Bottom
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away