Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Abbots Worthy
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Abbots Worthy.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Town and village days
- Fundraising events
Book a hog roast in Abbots Worthy
How our hog roast for events works in Abbots Worthy
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. For community days and street fairs and vintage rallies, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural events near Abbots Worthy can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Why choose hog roast for events in Abbots Worthy?
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Abbots Worthy. Here are some of the most popular:
- Vintage rallies
- Charity fundraisers
- Fun runs and sports events
- Community days and street fairs
School fairs, for a school like Kings Worthy Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Abbots Worthy is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Any paperwork the organisers need
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Questions from Abbots Worthy
How far is Abbots Worthy from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Abbots Worthy?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Running an event in Abbots Worthy
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Events in Abbots Worthy are part of our patch. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abbots Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbots Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cart And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What affects the price in Abbots Worthy
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
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Why choose a hog roast in Abbots Worthy?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away