Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Soberton
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Soberton.
- Big birthday parties
- Street parties
- Retirement parties
Party hog roast for Soberton
Party hog roast in Soberton, slow-roasted on site
For a christening or naming day in Soberton, a hog roast at home means everyone eats together, without anyone stuck cooking. We’re often asked to cater neighbourhood parties and leaving and retirement do’s, serving rotisserie chicken, crackling and jacket potatoes.
In a small place like Soberton, 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 every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Questions from Soberton
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Soberton close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about kids?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you come to Soberton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Soberton and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A word with the neighbours
- A spot well away from the house
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Party venues around Soberton
Soberton is about 6 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits parties around Soberton, whatever the venue. Soberton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Soberton to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
We cater parties across SO32. Whether your party is on High Street, Station Road and Long Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Droxford (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile north), Soberton Heath (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Soberton includes Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Inn (under half a mile north)
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, it’s light in Soberton until about 9:20pm, 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 garden or drive and quote.
- We arrive early and get the roast going.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Who books party hog roast in Soberton?
You get to enjoy your own party, because we do the cooking and serving.
Whatever the occasion in Soberton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Family reunions
- Christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
More for events in Soberton
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Soberton
We do not use a fixed price list, because every party is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Every party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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