Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Basingstoke
We bring a hog roast for your event to Basingstoke and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Country shows
- School fairs and sports days
Hog roast for events for Basingstoke
Hog roast for events in Basingstoke, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Basingstoke. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for fun runs and sports events and country shows.
In Basingstoke, roast pork rolls are a reliable crowd-pleaser at events. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Basingstoke and the surrounding area are covered for events. Basingstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St Michael's Church? A hog roast draws people in.
Wherever your event is in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Basingstoke include the A30 and A33, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Basingstoke has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Signpost the stall clearly
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Basingstoke is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Basingstoke
What else we do in Basingstoke
What affects the price in Basingstoke
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Basingstoke
We’re self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Basingstoke, including:
- Vintage rallies
- Summer fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Tournaments and sports days
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
Why choose a hog roast in Basingstoke?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Basingstoke: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Basingstoke?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you do a hog roast in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away