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Hog Roast for Events in Carter's Clay
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 Carter's Clay.
- Country shows
- Car and steam shows
- Summer fêtes
A hog roast near Carter's Clay
How our hog roast for events works in Carter's Clay
At a fête, fair or festival in Carter's Clay, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Popular choices include crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater PTA summer fairs and food and music festivals.
At a field event near Carter's Clay, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, events in Carter's Clay stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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 serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. 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.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Carter's Clay
What’s the nearest station to Carter's Clay?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Carter's Clay?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Fairs, fêtes and events in Carter's Clay
Carter's Clay is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Carter's Clay and the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Carter's Clay to Southampton (10 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SO51. Local streets include The Banks and Carter's Clay Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Lockerley (1 mile north-west), Awbridge (1 mile south-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (2 miles north-east) and Sherfield English (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.4 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Kings Arms Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards