Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Drayton, Hampshire
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Drayton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- School events
- Car shows and rallies
Book a hog roast in Drayton
FAQs for Drayton
Is Drayton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you come to a school fair in Drayton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cover Drayton?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll agree what suits yours.
Hog roast for events in Drayton, slow-roasted on site
At a fête, fair or festival in Drayton, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for community events and tournaments and sports days.
Rural events near Drayton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Towns and villages near Drayton
Other occasions in Drayton
Why choose hog roast for events in Drayton?
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Hosts in Drayton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Vintage rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity days
- Town and village days
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Your trader requirements
- A safe distance from other traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Drayton
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose a hog roast in Drayton?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out at a traditional fête. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Event catering near Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Drayton book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Drayton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of All Saints, are a natural home for a hog roast. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
For events in GU32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Drayton we cover include West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
Step by step
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 Drayton stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards