Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Dumpford
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Dumpford? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Charity fundraisers
- Country shows
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events for Dumpford
Who books hog roast for events in Dumpford?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Dumpford, such as:
- School fairs and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Tournaments and sports days
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Hog roast for events near Dumpford
Agricultural shows and country events near Dumpford are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Typical bookings include town and village days and agricultural and country shows, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Near Dumpford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Towns and villages near Dumpford
What else we do in Dumpford
FAQs for Dumpford
Do you come out to small places like Dumpford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you cover Dumpford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dumpford and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Is it pay as you go?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll discuss the options.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For an autumn event in Dumpford, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Dumpford hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A queuing area
- A level pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Event catering near Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Dumpford for events. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Dumpford to Guildford (21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Dumpford, we also cover Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Dumpford includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Show allergens at the stall
Name an organiser to meet us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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