Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Wittensford, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for your party in Wittensford? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Anniversary parties
- Family reunions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Wittensford?
Party hog roast in Wittensford, slow-roasted on site
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Wittensford suit a hog roast: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. Popular choices include jacket potatoes, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage, and we’re frequently booked for street parties and ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries.
A country party near Wittensford is perfect for 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, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose party hog roast in Wittensford?
Most children happily eat pork in a roll, and chicken or a vegan sausage covers fussier eaters.
People around Wittensford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
Within reach of Wittensford are historic houses such as Landford Manor (4.2 miles north). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork for the alternatives
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Let us know roughly how many children
Warn the neighbours: roasting takes hours and the smell travels.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
What else we do in Wittensford
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Wittensford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is usually in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- We clear up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Wittensford
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A wet-weather plan for guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hosting a hog roast party in Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Wittensford book us for parties of all sizes. Wittensford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.8 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Wittensford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in SO43, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your party?
Compared with takeaway pizzas, the roast is an event in itself. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Common questions in Wittensford
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Wittensford too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is our garden suitable?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will tell you if it works.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you cover Wittensford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wittensford and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards