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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Owslebury, Hampshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your party in Owslebury. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Anniversary parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Getting-engaged parties
Slow-roasted pork in Owslebury
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Party hog roast in Owslebury, carved to order
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re frequently booked for neighbourhood parties and leaving and retirement do’s.
In a small place like Owslebury, 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. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Owslebury
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Parking close to the house
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A step-free way into the garden
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Owslebury
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Clear the route to the garden before we arrive, so we can wheel the equipment in.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
Owslebury questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Owslebury too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Nearby places to Owslebury
Other occasions in Owslebury
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hosting a hog roast party in Owslebury
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits parties around Owslebury, whatever the venue. Owslebury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
A christening at Church of St Andrew followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your party. A summer party in Owslebury stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your party?
Next to a party buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved, and nothing sits out all afternoon. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books party hog roast in Owslebury?
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
People around Owslebury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement parties
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards