Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Great Shoddesden
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Great Shoddesden. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
- Vintage rallies
Book a hog roast in Great Shoddesden
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Hog roast for events in Great Shoddesden, slow-roasted on site
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. Typical bookings include vintage rallies and horse and dog shows, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce.
For a village fête or field event near Great Shoddesden, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Events we cater in Great Shoddesden
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Great Shoddesden most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Car and steam shows
- Village fêtes
- Charity days
- Fun runs and sports events
If visitors are coming by train, Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
Also in Great Shoddesden
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Great Shoddesden suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Great Shoddesden to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you. For events just outside Great Shoddesden, we cover Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Great Shoddesden are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Great Shoddesden
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Great Shoddesden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
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.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards