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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Appleshaw, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Appleshaw: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Village fêtes
- Club events
- Vintage rallies
Book a hog roast in Appleshaw
Why choose a hog roast in Appleshaw?
Next to a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Appleshaw
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How our hog roast for events works in Appleshaw
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater fundraising events and horse and dog shows.
For a village fête or field event near Appleshaw, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Add coleslaw.
Running an event in Appleshaw
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Appleshaw, whatever the venue. Appleshaw is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Appleshaw to Southampton (23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
For events in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater an event on streets such as Greensey and West Park, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books hog roast for events in Appleshaw?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Appleshaw:
- Vintage rallies
- Festivals
- Fundraising events
- Agricultural and country shows
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Space for people to queue
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Appleshaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Appleshaw questions
Can you come to a school fair in Appleshaw?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Appleshaw?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, Appleshaw is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Catered or do it yourself?
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 has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Also near Appleshaw
More for events in Appleshaw
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away