Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Crofton, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Crofton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity days
- Car shows and rallies
Hog roast for events in Crofton
Hog roast for events in Crofton, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. There are options for most visitors. For school events and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a village fête or field event near Crofton, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Show allergens at the stall
We serve as the queue moves.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-May events in Crofton have light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Where the roaster can go in Crofton
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your event in Crofton
It’s food people can carry round the event.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Crofton, including:
- Fundraising events
- School events
- Tournaments and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
Running a fête for a church like Peel Common Mission Church? A hog roast draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Places near Crofton
Other occasions in Crofton
Running an event in Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Crofton is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. School fairs, for a school like Crofton School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. The coast is within about 6 miles of Crofton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO14 and PO13, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Crofton include Baycroft School (less than half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
Common questions in Crofton
Is Crofton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Crofton close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We are happy to talk it through and we will see what’s possible.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
For big events, tell us expected numbers. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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