Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Horndean
Hog roast for events in Horndean: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Village fêtes
- Charity days
- Club events
Book a hog roast in Horndean
About our hog roast for events in Horndean
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors. We are often asked to cater agricultural and country shows and village fêtes, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Horndean suit a hog roast: it’s popular and quick to serve. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, Horndean is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO8 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Balance the food line-up
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
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What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally 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:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books hog roast for events in Horndean?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
However big or small the event in Horndean, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Horse and dog shows
- Car shows and rallies
- Community days and street fairs
- Fun runs and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Saint Wilfrid's? A hog roast draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Fairs, fêtes and events in Horndean
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Horndean, whatever the venue. Horndean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Horndean to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station. School fairs, for a school like Horndean Technology College, are a natural fit for a hog roast. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across PO8 and PO7 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Horndean include the A3 and A3(M), so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Horndean, we also cover Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Horndean has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Your trader requirements
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A firm way on and off the field
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Horndean
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Horndean
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Horndean: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Horndean?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Horndean?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- 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