Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Hire for Totton
We bring a hog roast to Totton and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings, day or evening
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Totton?
How our hog roast hire works in Totton
There is nothing quite like the smell of a hog roast drifting across a garden or field. We cook at your venue in Totton, low and slow, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are often asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and festive gatherings, serving new potatoes, salads and crackling.
A town like Totton gives you plenty of options: a garden, a club, a hall or a venue. We’ll agree where the roaster goes beforehand. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing
Towns and villages near Totton
Other occasions in Totton
How we price a hog roast
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Catered or DIY? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. For bigger events, catering is normally the easier choice. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A hog roast in Totton: local details
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Totton. Totton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Winfred, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For guests coming by train, Totton station, about 1 mile east, is the nearest station. Totton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. The coast is within about 5 miles of Totton, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A35 and A36, Totton is easy for us to reach for your event. We also bring hog roasts to events in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
Questions from Totton
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Winfred?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you travel across Hampshire?
We cater across Hampshire, including Totton. Ask for a quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cook it or do we?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Catering is the most popular choice.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
You won’t need to worry about the food on the day. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, and our staff clear the serving area afterwards.
A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice, priced in the quote.
For event organisers in Totton
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Totton. Light matters for a long roast: around Totton, it stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, while in December the light goes at about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards