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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Tapnage, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Tapnage.
- Christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Reunions
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Party hog roast in Tapnage, carved to order
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. On the menu are crackling, jacket potatoes and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood parties and christenings and naming days.
Near Tapnage, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A heads-up for next door
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Nearby places to Tapnage
Other occasions in Tapnage
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. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, you are not stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is ready for everyone at once. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Tapnage hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Tapnage parties: what to know
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cover parties in Tapnage, along with the towns and villages around it. Tapnage is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Tapnage to Southampton (8 miles away).
Near the coast, within about 5 miles, gardens can catch the wind, so we plan a sheltered spot.
Parties anywhere in PO17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For parties just outside Tapnage, we cover Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Tapnage, late May sunsets come at about 8:55pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Tapnage
The smell and the carving make it part of the party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tapnage and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Street parties
For guests coming by train, Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Tapnage
Can you roast near the sea around Tapnage?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Tapnage?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Should we warn the neighbours?
It’s worth warning them: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. They may want a roll.
Can we cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Most people prefer us to cook so they can enjoy the party.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will give you an honest answer.
Do you bring a gazebo?
We cover the cooking area, but a gazebo or indoor space for guests is a good backup.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away