Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Ampfield
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Ampfield.
- Country shows
- Vintage rallies
- Church and village fêtes
Planning an event in Ampfield?
Hog roast for events in Ampfield, slow-roasted on site
Agricultural shows and country events near Ampfield are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. For community days and street fairs and car and steam shows, we can cook crackling, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
At a field event near Ampfield, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Towns and villages near Ampfield
What else we do in Ampfield
Community events around Ampfield
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Ampfield, whatever the venue. Ampfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Mark, are a natural home for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
We cater events across SO51 and the streets around it. From Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Ampfield is on the A3090, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Ampfield, we also cover Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, events in Ampfield stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Ampfield hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ampfield, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Ampfield questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Ampfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Ampfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Ampfield
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Your trader requirements
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Halal is not offered
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards