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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Alton, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Alton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Fun runs and sports events
- Festivals
- Fundraising events
A hog roast near Alton
Common questions in Alton
Is Alton close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Alton?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you need power on site?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
About our hog roast for events in Alton
Agricultural shows and country events near Alton are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater charity days and PTA summer fairs.
In Alton, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. A hog roast suits all of them. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Towns and villages near Alton
Other occasions in Alton
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. Late-September events in Alton lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Halal is not offered
- Make the stall easy to find
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Who books hog roast for events in Alton?
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Alton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
- Town and village days
- Food and music festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Alton station serves Alton directly.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Alton
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hosts in Alton book us for events of all sizes. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. A summer fête at Church of St Lawrence is the classic setting for a hog roast.
We cater events across the GU34 postcode area. From High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A339 and B3004 close by, Alton is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Close by, we cover events in Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alton include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (within half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and our hog roast 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
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away