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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ashurst Bridge, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Ashurst Bridge.
- Fundraising events
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
Book a hog roast in Ashurst Bridge
Hog roast for events in Ashurst Bridge, slow-roasted on site
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. For fun runs and sports events and charity days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling for your visitors.
For a village fête or field event near Ashurst Bridge, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Occasions we serve in Ashurst Bridge
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
In Ashurst Bridge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- Country shows
- Community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Matthew, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose a hog roast in Ashurst Bridge?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Ashurst Bridge hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Running an event in Ashurst Bridge
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Ashurst Bridge book us for events of all sizes. Ashurst Bridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, Totton station is about 1.5 miles away. A school like Hazel Wood Infant School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Ashurst Bridge, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst Bridge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SO40 and the streets around it. For events just outside Ashurst Bridge, we cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Ashurst Bridge include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the roaster can go in Ashurst Bridge
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Space for people to queue
- A level pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
What affects the price in Ashurst Bridge
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO40 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Ashurst Bridge
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
More for events in Ashurst Bridge
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. For an autumn event in Ashurst Bridge, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Ashurst Bridge: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Ashurst Bridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Ashurst Bridge?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will work it out together.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
- 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