Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for West Wellow
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your party in West Wellow and the surrounding area.
- Christenings
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
Slow-roasted pork in West Wellow
How our party hog roast works in West Wellow
Rolls are easy for party guests to eat standing up, so hog roast rolls are ideal. Chicken and vegetarian options keep everyone happy. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement do’s and summer parties in the garden, with apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and coleslaw.
Country parties near West Wellow suit a hog roast: slow-roasted and eaten outside. Plan shelter in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why choose a hog roast in West Wellow?
DIY or catered? DIY hire works for relaxed get-togethers; catering suits bigger parties. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in West Wellow
The price comes down to:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hosting a hog roast party in West Wellow
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater parties across West Wellow and nearby. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Wellow to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Within reach of West Wellow are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2 miles west). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules. After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a hog roast in the garden is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of West Wellow, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For parties just outside West Wellow, we cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near West Wellow include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Embley (2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rockingham Arms (0.9 miles south)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in West Wellow
Do you come out to small places like West Wellow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
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. Send us the address.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you come to West Wellow?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will give you an honest answer.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Autumn parties in West Wellow get dark early: about 7:10pm by late September and 4:00pm by December. Plan lights for the path and the food.
- Start with the date, the address and roughly how many.
- We check the garden or drive and quote.
- We set up hours ahead.
- We carve and serve at food time.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors for guests if it rains
- Clearance from walls, fences and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Count non-pork eaters so we can bring chicken or a vegetarian option
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
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.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near West Wellow
Other occasions in West Wellow
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away