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Party Hog Roast for Purbrook Heath
Party hog roast in Purbrook Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Family reunions
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a hog roast in Purbrook Heath
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Party hog roast near Purbrook Heath
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 garden parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries, serving jacket potatoes, crackling and coleslaw.
A country party near Purbrook Heath is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Purbrook Heath
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Purbrook Heath
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a hog roast party in Purbrook Heath
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your party in Purbrook Heath? We can help. Purbrook Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Purbrook Heath to Southampton (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.2 miles east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south.
Anywhere in PO7, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Purbrook Heath, we also cover Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook Heath include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include George Inn (1 mile south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to ordering takeaway, a hog roast is part of the party, not just the food. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Purbrook Heath hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Purbrook Heath questions
Do you come out to small places like Purbrook Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Purbrook Heath from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A step-free way into the garden
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
Who books party hog roast in Purbrook Heath?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Purbrook Heath, including:
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Engagement parties
- Big birthday parties
- Anniversary parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In Purbrook Heath, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer parties eat in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- Tell us about your party: date, address and numbers.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
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.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
- 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