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Party Hog Roast in St Mary's
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in St Mary's and the surrounding area.
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Planning an event in St Mary's?
Party hog roast in St Mary's, carved to order
For a christening or naming day in St Mary's, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, without anyone stuck cooking. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and back-garden get-togethers, serving hog roast rolls, jacket potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a party in St Mary's, home is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Location
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning a party in St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. We cater parties across St Mary's and nearby. St Mary's is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
Parks such as Houndwell Park generally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (0.6 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (0.6 miles south-west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of St Mary's, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about a mile, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over the SO14, SO15 and SO18 postcode area and the streets around it. From New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around St Mary's includes Netley Common.
- Schools near St Mary's include Inspire Enterprise Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Joiners pub (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for St Mary's
Can you cater after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to St Mary's?
The closest is Southampton Central station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will give you an honest answer.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in St Mary's
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in St Mary's?
Next to ordering takeaway, the roast is an event in itself. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party in St Mary's. A summer party in St Mary's stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in St Mary's
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Add a dietary question to the invite
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Our chef carves and our staff serve at the agreed time, then clear up the serving area.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away