Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Battramsley
Hog roast for events in Battramsley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Car shows and rallies
- Summer fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Slow-roasted pork in Battramsley
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Late-September events in Battramsley lose the light at about 7:10pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About our hog roast for events in Battramsley
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Let us know what you have in mind. On the menu are hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for festivals and club events.
At a field event near Battramsley, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Your trader requirements
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Battramsley
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Community events around Battramsley
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Battramsley suit a hog roast. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St John, are a natural home for a hog roast. For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Sway station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Battramsley, we cover Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Hobler Public House (under half a mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Also near Battramsley
What else we do in Battramsley
Events we cater in Battramsley
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
People around Battramsley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
- Church and village fêtes
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Battramsley
Can you come to a school fair in Battramsley?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Battramsley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We are happy to talk it through.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards