Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Bidden
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Bidden.
- Fundraising events
- School events
- Car shows and rallies
Hog roast for events in Bidden
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Hog roast for events near Bidden
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Bidden attract visitors. We’ll talk through options with you. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and charity fundraisers, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
At a fête or show near Bidden, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
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. Use our quote form.
Bidden: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Bidden?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Which station is closest to Bidden?
Hook station, about 3.6 miles north of the centre.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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Other occasions in Bidden
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Bidden events: pitches and permissions
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. We cater events across Bidden and nearby. Bidden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bidden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Robert May's School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring hog roasts to events all over RG25 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bidden we cover include Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Events we cater in Bidden
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
Here’s what people in Bidden most often book a hog roast for:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community events
- School fairs and sports days
If visitors are coming by train, Hook station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Bidden
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event in Bidden. Late-September events in Bidden lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away