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Hog Roast for Events in Haslar
Hog roast for events in Haslar: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Charity fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- PTA summer fairs
A hog roast near Haslar
About our hog roast for events in Haslar
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Popular choices include crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for vintage rallies and summer fêtes.
Rural events near Haslar can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Details of what the event requires
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Haslar
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Haslar, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Haslar is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Running a fête for a church like St Francis? A hog roast draws people in. The coast is within about 2 miles of Haslar, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Events anywhere in PO12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. From Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover events in Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Haslar include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile north-west)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September events in Haslar lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Haslar
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Make the stall easy to find
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
FAQs for Haslar
Which station is closest to Haslar?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Both models are possible. We’ll agree what suits yours.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Why choose hog roast for events in Haslar?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Haslar. Here are some of the most popular:
- Car and steam shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Club events
- Fundraising events
PTAs at schools such as Haselworth Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards