Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Swanmore, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Party hog roast in Swanmore.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
- Reunions
A hog roast near Swanmore
Party hog roast in Swanmore, slow-roasted on site
Party food needs to be easy to eat, and pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling are just that. Alternatives cover anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and leaving and retirement do’s, with a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and jacket potatoes.
Around Swanmore, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A word with the neighbours
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Places near Swanmore
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What affects the price in Swanmore
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset in Swanmore is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Swanmore parties: what to know
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Swanmore, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Swanmore to Southampton (9 miles away).
For party guests on the train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west.
We cover parties in every part of SO32 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a house on Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Swanmore we cover include Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). The countryside around Swanmore includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Swanmore
Which station is closest to Swanmore?
Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Swanmore from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you do DIY hire for parties?
If you are happy to roast and carve, yes. Catering is the easier option.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is our garden suitable?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. Send us a photo.
Do we need cover?
Not for the cooking, but plan somewhere dry for guests.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant booking, a hog roast at home lets everyone relax in the garden. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away