Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Trotton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Trotton and across Hampshire.
- Big family get-togethers
- Naming ceremonies
- Engagement parties
Slow-roasted pork in Trotton
Party hog roast in Trotton, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast makes a party at home feel special. We set up in your garden or on the drive, roast slowly for hours and carve when you are ready, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. Typical bookings include reunions and 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, with coleslaw, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
In a small place like Trotton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. The hog is roasted on site at your party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Before you choose a 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
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A side gate or passage wide enough to wheel the equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork feels more special. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening parties in Trotton need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Trotton parties: what to know
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Trotton, from gardens to fields. Trotton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Trotton to Guildford (20 miles away).
If the day starts at St George's Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back. Trotton is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trotton include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Trotton
What else we do in Trotton
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
Common questions in Trotton
Is Trotton close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Trotton?
Yes, Trotton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Most gardens can work, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
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.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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