Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hensting, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Hensting.
- Village fêtes
- Fun runs and sports events
- PTA summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Hensting
Running an event in Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Hensting, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hensting to Southampton (7 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity, are a natural home for a hog roast.
For events in SO50, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Other places close to Hensting we cover include Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hensting includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
About our hog roast for events in Hensting
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Tell us how you’d like it to work. Typical bookings include fundraising events and car and steam shows, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
A fête near Hensting might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A safe distance from other traders
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
More for events in Hensting
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer events in Hensting have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Hensting
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Whatever the occasion in Hensting, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
- Community events
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Hensting
What’s the nearest station to Hensting?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Hensting too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Let us know your plans, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Hensting
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Balance the food line-up
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal is not offered
We serve as the queue moves.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away