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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Upper Burgate, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Upper Burgate and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving and retirement do’s
- Reunions
A hog roast near Upper Burgate
Party hog roast in Upper Burgate, carved to order
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. For retirement parties and summer parties in the garden, we will put together a menu of crackling, jacket potatoes and coleslaw.
A country party near Upper Burgate is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Burgate
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Why choose party hog roast in Upper Burgate?
One roast feeds everyone together, instead of food in dribs and drabs.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Upper Burgate, such as:
- Wedding anniversaries
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving and retirement do’s
Historic houses near Upper Burgate include Breamore House (1.6 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Burgate, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Evening parties in Upper Burgate need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it’s around 7:10pm. A string of lights over the serving table works wonders.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Upper Burgate
We are gathering after a service at Woodgreen Methodist Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Upper Burgate too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover Upper Burgate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Upper Burgate and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning a party in Upper Burgate
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. Hosts in Upper Burgate book us for parties of all sizes. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Upper Burgate to Southampton (17 miles away).
If the day starts at Woodgreen Methodist Church, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
Wherever your party is in SP6, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Upper Burgate, we also cover Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
Also near Upper Burgate
What else we do in Upper Burgate
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards