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Hog Roast for Events in Abbotts Ann
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Abbotts Ann.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity days
Planning an event in Abbotts Ann?
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Hog roast for events in Abbotts Ann, carved to order
Charity fundraisers in Abbotts Ann can use a hog roast to draw people in. We will talk through options with you. Whether it’s summer fêtes and charity days, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural events near Abbotts Ann can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
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Abbotts Ann: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Abbotts Ann?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Abbotts Ann close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Abbotts Ann?
For big events, tell us expected numbers. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Running an event in Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your event in Abbotts Ann? We cover the whole area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, are a natural home for a hog roast. For visitors coming by rail, Andover station is about 2.3 miles away.
Events anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your event is on Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Abbotts Ann includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Abbotts Ann include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (under half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Abbotts Ann
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose hog roast for events in Abbotts Ann?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotts Ann and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Car shows and rallies
- Horse and dog shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- Village fêtes
PTAs at schools such as Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Details of what the event requires
- Space for people to queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Show allergens at the stall
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer events in Abbotts Ann have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Abbotts Ann, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards