Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Swanwick
Planning a hog roast for your party in Swanwick? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Retirement parties
- Getting-engaged parties
- Reunions
Planning an event in Swanwick?
Swanwick: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Swanwick?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussy eaters.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll give you an honest answer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Swanwick?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Swanwick and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Party hog roast near Swanwick
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Swanwick suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. Our staff serve and clear. Whether it is ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and naming ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, jacket potatoes and coleslaw.
Country parties near Swanwick suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Where the roaster can go in Swanwick
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A word with the neighbours
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for your party
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Perfect for your party in Swanwick
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Swanwick. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
A christening at Church of St Paul followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- The space, cover and access they need
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We set up in the agreed spot, so the party carries on around us.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Evening parties in Swanwick need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. 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 set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Parties in Swanwick: homes, halls and local tips
Swanwick is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Parties in Swanwick are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Swanwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bursledon station, about 0.8 miles west. The coast is within about 2 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Parties anywhere in SO31 and PO15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Walpole Lane, Ashby Mews and Swanwick Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south-east), Burridge (1 mile north-east) and Sarisbury Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (less than half a mile north) and St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Ship Inn (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away