Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for East Stratton
Treat your visitors to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in East Stratton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Community events
- Summer fêtes
- School events
Hog roast for events for East Stratton
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
We get to the pitch early, timed for the gates opening.
Add coleslaw.
Hog roast for events near East Stratton
Country shows near East Stratton suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Whether it is festivals and school fairs and sports days, we can cook apple sauce, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage.
At a field event near East Stratton, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Why choose a hog roast in East Stratton?
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in East Stratton
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Event catering near East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around East Stratton suit a hog roast. East Stratton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Events anywhere in SO21 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Your event could be at a house on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Northbrook Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near East Stratton
Other occasions in East Stratton
Who books hog roast for events in East Stratton?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
In East Stratton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- PTA summer fairs
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
- Agricultural and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Micheldever station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
FAQs for East Stratton
Is East Stratton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is East Stratton from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Space for people to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often 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.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In December, East Stratton is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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