Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Hatherden
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Hatherden. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Country shows
- Festivals
- Tournaments and sports days
Planning an event in Hatherden?
Hog roast for events near Hatherden
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Typical bookings include town and village days and horse and dog shows, with a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Rural events near Hatherden can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Common questions in Hatherden
How far is Hatherden from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Hatherden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Occasions we serve in Hatherden
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Hatherden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- School events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Fundraising events
- Community days and street fairs
A summer fête at Christchurch is the classic setting for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Hatherden
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For an autumn event in Hatherden, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Hatherden
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Hatherden events: pitches and permissions
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover events in Hatherden. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south. School fairs, for a school like Hatherden Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Hatherden includes Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Show allergens at the stall
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards