Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Fair Oak, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Fair Oak.
- Community events
- Car shows and rallies
- Village fêtes
Book a hog roast in Fair Oak
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast for events in Fair Oak, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Fair Oak. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and fun runs and sports events, with crackling, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage.
For events in a place like Fair Oak, one hot-food trader most people like makes life easy. A hog roast does that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Who books hog roast for events in Fair Oak?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Fair Oak, such as:
- Festivals
- Tournaments and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Town and village days
School fairs, for a school like Fair Oak Junior School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
Community events around Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Fair Oak. Fair Oak is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. A summer fête at Saint Thomas is the classic setting for a hog roast.
We cater events across SO50 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Fair Oak include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Fair Oak include Wyvern Technology College (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old George Public House (within half a mile north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Fair Oak are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO50 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Fair Oak
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll 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’ll tell you what we can send.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Fair Oak questions
Is Fair Oak close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Fair Oak?
Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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 happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Signpost the stall clearly
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Where the roaster can go in Fair Oak
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Fair Oak
More for events in Fair Oak
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away