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Hog Roast Catering in Eastleigh, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Eastleigh and across Hampshire.
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Hog roast hire in Eastleigh
About our hog roast hire in Eastleigh
In Eastleigh, a hog roast is an easy way to feed a lot of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. Everything comes with us, and our staff serve and clear. For birthdays and anniversaries and corporate events, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb and more.
Gardens in Eastleigh vary a lot, and most work with a side gate and some space. If not, a hall or club nearby is a good fallback. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Your questions about a hog roast in Eastleigh
What’s the nearest station to Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has its own station: Eastleigh station.
How far is Eastleigh from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Eastleigh hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
We’ll agree a contact for the day, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
Perfect for your event in Eastleigh
You don’t need much on your side: just an outdoor spot for the roaster. Everything else comes with us.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Corporate events
- Weddings, day or evening
- Club events and presentations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (2.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Eastleigh
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Eastleigh until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Eastleigh
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
A hog roast in Eastleigh: local details
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater events across Eastleigh and nearby, from gardens to fields. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For anyone arriving by rail, Eastleigh station serves Eastleigh directly. If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of the Resurrection, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. Eastleigh is within about 6 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A335 and B3033 close by, Eastleigh is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to Eastleigh we cover include Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Eastleigh include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wagon Works pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards