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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Godshill, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Godshill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
- Vintage rallies
Hog roast for events for Godshill
Hog roast for events near Godshill
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. Whether it is town and village days and vintage rallies, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling and more.
For a village fête or field event near Godshill, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose a hog roast in Godshill?
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and the cost guide.
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What else we do in Godshill
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Details of what the event requires
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Godshill
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. In December, Godshill is dark by about 4:05pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- Numbers
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Godshill
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you come to a school fair in Godshill?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We’re happy to talk it through and we’ll see what’s possible.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Godshill events: pitches and permissions
Godshill is in Hampshire. We cater events across Godshill and nearby, from gardens to fields. Godshill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Godshill to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Giles, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Purlieu Lane, Southampton Road and Roger Penny Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Sandy Balls (1 mile south-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Frogham (1 mile south) and Stuckton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north-west) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Godshill
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Godshill. Here are some of the most popular:
- School fairs and sports days
- Vintage rallies
- Horse and dog shows
- Tournaments and sports days
PTAs at schools such as The Burgate School and Sixth Form often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away