Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Hound
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Hound. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Fun runs and sports events
- School fairs and sports days
- Festivals
Hog roast for events for Hound
Questions from Hound
Can you do a hog roast in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast near the sea around Hound?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Hog roast for events in Hound, carved to order
At a fête, fair or festival in Hound, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. Typical bookings include festivals and charity fundraisers, serving crackling, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
At a fête or show near Hound, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Events we cater in Hound
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Hosts in Hound book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Car and steam shows
- Summer fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Charity fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like The Hamble School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-September events in Hound lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Signpost the stall clearly
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Community events around Hound
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Hound. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Events in parks such as Westwood Woodland Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. If visitors are coming by train, there is a station right in Hound: Netley station. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Hound, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in SO31, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Hound we cover include Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Hound include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
What affects the price in Hound
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Details of what the event requires
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Hound
More for events in Hound
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away