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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Butlocks Heath, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Butlocks Heath: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Community events
- Vintage rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
Slow-roasted pork in Butlocks Heath
How our hog roast for events works in Butlocks Heath
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours. We’re often asked to cater school events and community events, with crackling, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
Rural events near Butlocks Heath can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Butlocks Heath
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Details of what the event requires
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer events in Butlocks Heath have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Butlocks Heath
Could you cook in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is Butlocks Heath close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Contact us.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Running an event in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater events across Butlocks Heath and nearby, from gardens to fields. Butlocks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast. A school like Netley Abbey Infant School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Butlocks Heath, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Butlocks Heath, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Butlocks Heath, we also cover Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Butlocks Heath include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Butlocks Heath hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards