Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Burkham
Hog roast for events in Burkham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Burkham?
Events we cater in Burkham
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraising events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Hog roast for events in Burkham, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. We’re frequently asked to cater town and village days and summer fêtes, with a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and hog roast rolls.
At a fête or show near Burkham, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What else we do in Burkham
Fairs, fêtes and events in Burkham
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Burkham and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Burkham to Reading (19 miles away).
Anywhere in GU34, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Burkham, we cover Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, Burkham is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal isn’t offered
- Make the stall easy to find
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Burkham: your questions answered
Is Burkham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Burkham?
Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you come to Burkham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Burkham and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Your trader requirements
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away