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Party Hog Roast in Up Somborne
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 Up Somborne.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
Slow-roasted pork in Up Somborne
Party hog roast in Up Somborne, slow-roasted on site
For a christening or naming day in Up Somborne, a hog roast in the garden feeds the whole family, and nobody misses the celebration. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we are often booked for milestone birthdays and getting-engaged parties.
Country parties near Up Somborne suit a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Timings are planned around your party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Perfect for your party in Up Somborne
It feeds a crowd at once, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Hosts in Up Somborne book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family reunions
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Have a word with the neighbours first: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Rotisserie chicken is popular at family parties.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, it’s light in Up Somborne until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Up Somborne questions
Is Up Somborne close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in Up Somborne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Up Somborne and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is our garden suitable?
Most gardens can work, given access for the equipment. Send us a picture.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service.
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Hosting a hog roast party in Up Somborne
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Up Somborne for parties and the places nearby. Up Somborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For parties in SO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Up Somborne, we also cover Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
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Why choose a hog roast in Up Somborne?
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and the food is ready for everyone at once. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Up Somborne hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Up Somborne
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A word with the neighbours
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away