Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Upper Swanmore
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Upper Swanmore? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wedding anniversaries
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
- Christenings
Party hog roast for Upper Swanmore
Upper Swanmore questions
What’s the nearest station to Upper Swanmore?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Upper Swanmore from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
Give them a heads-up, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Party hog roast near Upper Swanmore
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. For retirement celebrations and anniversary parties, we can cook apple sauce, jacket potatoes and coleslaw and more.
A country party near Upper Swanmore is perfect for a hog roast: roasted all afternoon and carved on the lawn. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Also near Upper Swanmore
Other occasions in Upper Swanmore
Occasions we serve in Upper Swanmore
Children typically love it, with chicken as a backup.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Upper Swanmore, such as:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Christenings
- Retirement parties
- Anniversary parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Barnabas, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Upper Swanmore
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Upper Swanmore parties: what to know
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Swanmore and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For party guests on the train, Botley station is about 4.4 miles away.
Wherever your party is in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your party is on Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Swanmore include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset in Upper Swanmore is about 7:10pm; by December it is about 4:00pm. Light the garden path and the serving area.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a price.
- We set up hours ahead.
- At food time, the chef carves and we serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about children’s portions
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
A cooked roast holds for a while, so just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away