Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Ellisfield
We bring a hog roast for your event across Ellisfield and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Horse and dog shows
- Club events
- Vintage rallies
Hog roast for events in Ellisfield
Hog roast for events in Ellisfield, slow-roasted on site
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater charity days and festivals.
At a field event near Ellisfield, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we do not need mains power. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
Why choose a hog roast in Ellisfield?
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Community events around Ellisfield
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ellisfield. Ellisfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ellisfield to Reading (17 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
For events in RG25, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
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Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Perfect for your event in Ellisfield
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ellisfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Town and village days
- Charity fundraisers
- School fairs and sports days
- Tournaments and sports days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Martin, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At midsummer, events in Ellisfield stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Ellisfield
Which station is closest to Ellisfield?
Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Ellisfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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 room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
For event organisers in Ellisfield
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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