Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Catering in Heathfield, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast across Heathfield and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Parties at home
- Sports clubs and societies
Planning an event in Heathfield?
How our hog roast hire works in Heathfield
Booking a hog roast means you do not have to cook. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. On the menu are salads, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and weddings, day or evening.
In and around Heathfield, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Heathfield questions
Is Heathfield close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Heathfield?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is all of Hampshire covered?
Hampshire is part of our area, including Heathfield. Contact us for a price.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How we price a hog roast
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Heathfield
Other occasions in Heathfield
Occasions we serve in Heathfield
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Heathfield, including:
- Work summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Gatherings after a funeral
If guests are travelling by rail, Fareham station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Bringing a hog roast to Heathfield
Heathfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Heathfield. Heathfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Heathfield to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If you are gathering after a service at a church like St Columba, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ranvilles Infant School, can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Heathfield, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in PO15 and PO14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Oak Road, Peak Lane and The Avenue, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Heathfield, we cover Catisfield (1 mile west), Titchfield (1 mile west), Funtley (1 mile north), Titchfield Park (2 miles north-west) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Heathfield include The Henry Cort Community College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Fishermans Arms (0.8 miles west)
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Around midsummer it stays light in Heathfield until about 9:20pm; 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Heathfield
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away