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Hog roast hire in SO18

Planning an event in SO18? We serve Townhill Park, Midanbury and Chartwell Green and the rest of the district, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.

Hog roast hire in SO18

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Areas within SO18

Occasions in SO18

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How hog roast hire works in SO18

It is a simple format that suits most crowds: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. On the menu are hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we’re frequently booked for club events and presentations and wakes.

The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving.

  1. First, tell us about your event.
  2. We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
  3. Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
  4. We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
  5. We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.

Prices in SO18

The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.

What you get with us

  • Our staff serve and clear
  • A clear quote with everything listed
  • Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
  • Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too

Getting a price

Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Townhill Park

We set up the roaster for events around Bitterne Park School, St. Mary's Church and Townhill Junior School. Also close by are Bitterne Park Hotel (0.9 miles south-west), Riverside Park (0.8 miles west) and The Gregg School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Swaythling station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Townhill Park includes Netley Common.

Hog roast hire across SO18

Across SO18, we cover 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from West End, Townhill Park and Midanbury to a quiet hamlet: level ground, access and agreed timings. 17 of the places we cover in SO18 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Townhill Park: If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.1 miles north-west. PTAs at schools such as Townhill Junior School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Townhill Park, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm.

Catered or do it yourself?

A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys 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.

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.

Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.

A hog roast or other catering?

Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast.

Comparing caterers

  • Where the roaster goes and what it needs
  • Any travel or access charges
  • How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
  • VAT, if it applies

What comes off the roaster

Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)

For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.

Occasions we serve in SO18

Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.

We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near SO18, including:

  • Weddings and receptions
  • Gatherings after a funeral
  • Festive gatherings
  • Milestone birthdays

SO18 questions

Can you cook a hog roast in a small garden?

Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. A picture helps us check.

How do we prepare?

Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.

What if things run late?

We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.

Do we need our own staff?

Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.

Can we just hire the roaster?

Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.

What’s the price?

It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.

How long does the roast need?

It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.

  • Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
  • Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
  • Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away

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