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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Hound Green, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Hound Green.
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
- Community days and street fairs
Hog roast for events for Hound Green
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Hound Green are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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About our hog roast for events in Hound Green
Village fêtes around Hound Green suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Whether it’s car shows and rallies and school fairs and sports days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and crackling for your visitors.
Near Hound Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Perfect for your event in Hound Green
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hound Green. Here are some of the most popular:
- Fundraising events
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Hook station, about 3.2 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Running an event in Hound Green
Hound Green is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your event in Hound Green? We can help. Hound Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hound Green to Reading (about 9 miles away).
Church fêtes, at churches such as Mattingley Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Anywhere in RG27, we can bring the roaster to you. From Hudsons Meadow, Vicarage Grove and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Hound Green we cover include Mattingley (1 mile south), Hazeley (1 mile east), Heckfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile north) and Bramshill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Hound Green includes Dogmersfield Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (0.7 miles north)
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
Name an organiser to meet us.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Hound Green: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hound Green?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How far is Hound Green from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
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Where the roaster can go in Hound Green
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of what the event requires
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards