Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Upper Kingston
Planning a hog roast for your party in Upper Kingston? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties
- Engagement parties
A hog roast near Upper Kingston
Party hog roast in Upper Kingston, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we cook, carve and serve. We serve jacket potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for back-garden get-togethers and engagement parties.
A country party near Upper Kingston is perfect for a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Upper Kingston
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Also in Upper Kingston
FAQs for Upper Kingston
Can you cater after a service at Trinity Congregational Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest 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.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot away from the house and trees, given access for the equipment. A picture helps.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. At midsummer, it is light in Upper Kingston 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.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you’re ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Upper Kingston, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
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.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Parking close to the house
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A word with the neighbours
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a hog roast is hot and freshly carved. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Parties in Upper Kingston: homes, halls and local tips
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at parties around Upper Kingston, from gardens to fields. Upper Kingston is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Upper Kingston include Avon Tyrrell House (2.6 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Upper Kingston is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in BH24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include Ringwood School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north)
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards