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Hog Roast Hire for Freemantle
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Freemantle. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Garden parties and barbecues
A hog roast near Freemantle
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How our hog roast hire works in Freemantle
People book a hog roast in Freemantle for everything from birthdays to fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Popular choices include salads, crackling and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for big birthdays and anniversaries and wakes.
In a smaller place like Freemantle, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Freemantle
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Freemantle: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
- Parties at home
Churches such as Christ Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by generally does.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
Freemantle: your questions answered
Could you cook in Blechynden Terrace Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come to Freemantle?
Yes, Freemantle is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
- Parking near the spot
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Freemantle
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late September evenings in Freemantle lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
Let us know if the day runs late: we can hold the roast for a while.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Planning a hog roast in Freemantle
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. A hog roast suits events around Freemantle, whatever the venue. We cater 40 places across Southampton.
Within reach of Freemantle are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.2 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For anyone arriving by rail, there is a station right in Freemantle: Millbrook (Hants) station. Freemantle is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 2 miles of Freemantle, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Freemantle is on the A33, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to events in Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Brass Monkey pub (0.5 miles north)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away