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Party Hog Roast for Southwood
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Southwood.
- Big birthday parties
- Wedding anniversaries
- Naming ceremonies
A hog roast near Southwood
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Party hog roast in Southwood, slow-roasted on site
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. On the menu are apple sauce, coleslaw and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding anniversaries and summer parties in the garden.
For a party in Southwood, home is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
What affects the price in Southwood
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Southwood, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Southwood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Southwood?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How far is Southwood from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do children like hog roasts?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we can plan quantities.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your party. For an evening party in Southwood, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it is around 7:05pm. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- 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
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Southwood
You are a host, not a cook, because we do the cooking and serving.
However big or small the event in Southwood, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Naming ceremonies
- Street parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Fleet station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
At food time, we carve and serve, then tidy up.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
DIY or catered? DIY suits confident cooks and relaxed parties; catering suits bigger or more important parties. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Southwood parties: what to know
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Southwood is well within our area for parties. Southwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John the Baptist, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a hog roast in Ancells Farm Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Parties anywhere in GU14 and GU51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your party is on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Southwood include Cove School (1 mile north-east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away