Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Brown Candover
We bring a hog roast for your event to Brown Candover and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Summer fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- School fairs and sports days
A hog roast near Brown Candover
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Show allergens at the stall
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Add coleslaw.
Hog roast for events near Brown Candover
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. For school events and small festivals, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Rural events near Brown Candover can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Brown Candover
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Brown Candover
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Brown Candover, including:
- Village fêtes
- Community days and street fairs
- Country shows
- Fundraising events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A hog roast draws people in.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Brown Candover
What else we do in Brown Candover
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
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. Fill in our quote form.
Community events around Brown Candover
Brown Candover is about 9 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Hosts in Brown Candover book us for events of all sizes. Brown Candover is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.4 miles north-west.
Events anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on Spybush Lane, Bryces Lane and Gravel Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to events in Totford (1 mile south-west), Northington (1 mile south-west), Preston Candover (2 miles north-east), Upper Wield (3 miles east) and Old Alresford (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (9 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.7 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, Brown Candover is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Questions from Brown Candover
What’s the nearest station to Brown Candover?
Micheldever station, about 4.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Brown Candover?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards