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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Alverstoke, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Alverstoke and the surrounding area.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Book a hog roast in Alverstoke
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Hog roast for events in Alverstoke, slow-roasted on site
Country shows near Alverstoke suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Typical bookings include community events and festivals, with crackling, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage.
A fête near Alverstoke might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Alverstoke
The smell alone brings visitors over.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Alverstoke:
- Vintage rallies
- School events
- Festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
For visitors coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Late-September events in Alverstoke lose the light at about 7:10pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
More for events in Alverstoke
Alverstoke questions
Can you come to a school fair in Alverstoke?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We are happy to talk it through and we’ll see what’s possible.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Event catering near Alverstoke
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your event in Alverstoke? We can help. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Alverstoke to Southampton (14 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as The Little Church, are a natural home for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Alverstoke Community Infant School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. The coast is within about 3 miles of Alverstoke, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in PO12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Alverstoke we cover include Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Alverstoke include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Alverstoke include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Village Home pub (within half a mile north)
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.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Your trader requirements
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away