Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Ibthorpe
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Ibthorpe and the surrounding area.
- Charity days
- Vintage rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
Hog roast for events for Ibthorpe
How our hog roast for events works in Ibthorpe
Village fêtes around Ibthorpe suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. For community events and horse and dog shows, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
For a village fête or field event near Ibthorpe, 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 the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Common questions in Ibthorpe
Do you come out to small places like Ibthorpe?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Ibthorpe from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Ibthorpe?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will discuss the options.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In late May, sunset in Ibthorpe is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- 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 serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Places near Ibthorpe
What else we do in Ibthorpe
Events we cater in Ibthorpe
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Club events
- Festivals
- Church and village fêtes
- PTA summer fairs
A school like Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ibthorpe
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Ibthorpe and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 24 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SP11. Other places close to Ibthorpe we cover include Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ibthorpe include Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Nearby, you will find George And Dragon Public House (0.5 miles south-east)
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Make the stall easy to find
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
We get to the pitch early, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for your event
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away