Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Havant, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Havant and the surrounding area.
- Charity fundraisers
- Tournaments and sports days
- Country shows
Hog roast for events in Havant
FAQs for Havant
How far is Havant from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Contact us and we’ll see what’s possible.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Hog roast for events in Havant, slow-roasted on site
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 fun runs and sports events and car shows and rallies, with rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In Havant, schools, clubs and churches run summer events. It suits any of them. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Havant events: pitches and permissions
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Havant? We cover the whole area. Havant is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Havant station is about 0.6 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Trosnant Infant School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 6 miles of Havant, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO9, PO11 and PO7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A27 and A3(M), Havant is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Havant include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from other traders
- A queuing area
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Havant
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. For an autumn event in Havant, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What else we do in Havant
What affects the price in Havant
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Why choose hog roast for events in Havant?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Havant:
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St Francis? A hog roast draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Make the stall easy to find
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Why choose a hog roast in Havant?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Havant hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards