Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Binsted, Hampshire
Give your visitors a proper hog roast at your event in Binsted. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Tournaments and sports days
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
Hog roast for events in Binsted
Hog roast for events in Binsted, slow-roasted on site
Charity fundraisers in Binsted can use a hog roast to draw people in. We will talk through options with you. For fundraising events and town and village days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
For a village fête or field event near Binsted, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Your trader requirements
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Binsted
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Binsted: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Binsted?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you come to our fête?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will work it out together.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Binsted hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, Binsted is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Running an event in Binsted
Binsted is about 4 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater events across Binsted and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Binsted to Guildford (15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 1.5 miles away. A school like Binsted Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street and Lovell Gardens, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Isington (1 mile north), Blacknest (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east), Frithend (2 miles east) and Kingsley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles west) and Petersfield (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (3.8 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Binsted includes Holybourne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The Binsted Inn (under half a mile west)
For event organisers in Binsted
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Other occasions in Binsted
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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