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Hog roast hire in SO40

We cater in every part of the SO40 postcode district, including Totton, Marchwood and Eling. The hog is slow-roasted on site.

Hog roast catering across SO40

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Our hog roast hire in SO40

Slow-roasted pork carved to order: that’s what you get when you book a hog roast in SO40. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. Popular choices include salads, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for festive gatherings and sports clubs and societies.

We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn.

  1. You share the when, where and how many.
  2. We look at the cooking area and send a price.
  3. We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
  4. Our chef carves and our staff serve.
  5. We pack away and leave you to it.

Pricing in SO40

What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.

Why book our hog roast

  • Crackling for everyone who wants it
  • Timed around your day
  • Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
  • Carved by our chef in front of your guests

Getting a price

We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.

Local landmarks in Totton

Bookings here are often close to The Cross Keys Public House, Hounsdown School and Abbotswood Junior School. Totton’s nearest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.

Hog roast catering in SO40: local guide

There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in SO40, so the setting can be anything from Totton, Marchwood and Eling to a quiet hamlet: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. The New Forest National Park is within easy reach of places across SO40, so check venue rules on outside caterers for countryside events. 10 of the places we cover in SO40 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Totton: PTAs at schools such as Abbotswood Junior School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Totton station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. In Totton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.

Events we cater in SO40

Slow roasting cannot be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.

A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:

  • Christmas fairs
  • Weddings and receptions
  • Birthdays and anniversaries
  • Corporate events

Diets, allergies and alternatives

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:

  • Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
  • Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
  • Collect allergies with your RSVPs
  • Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages

We’ll be with you for a good part of the day, because the roast starts hours before you eat.

We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.

Should I cook it myself?

You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.

If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.

Is a hog roast right for you?

Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which often makes it better value.

Comparing caterers

  • What crockery is supplied
  • When payments are due and what happens if plans change
  • Who carves and who serves
  • Allergen information for every dish

Space, access and the venue

A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:

  • Cover for your guests in bad weather
  • A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
  • Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle

Your questions about a hog roast in SO40

Is there a non-pork option?

Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.

Is it just pork?

Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.

Is crackling included?

Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.

What space does the roaster need?

Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.

Do you do DIY hog roast hire?

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

Do we need a big space?

Access and clearance matter more than size. Tell us about the garden and we’ll advise.

Is crockery included?

We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.

  • Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
  • Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
  • Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
  • Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards

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