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Hog Roast for Events for Elson
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Elson.
- Summer fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- Club events
Hog roast for events in Elson
Hog roast for events in Elson, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. We’re frequently asked to cater PTA summer fairs and car and steam shows, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Elson are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Elson
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Elson. Here are some of the most popular:
- School events
- Church and village fêtes
- Charity days
- Country shows
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Elson: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you come to a school fair in Elson?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do you need from the organiser?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Elson
Also in Elson
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In December, Elson is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or PO12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Event catering near Elson
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cater events across Elson and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
A school like Elson Infant School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. A summer fête at Church of St Thomas is the classic setting for a hog roast. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Elson sits on or near the A32, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Elson we cover include Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Elson includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away