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Hog Roast for Events in Leigh Park
Hog roast for events in Leigh Park: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Community events
- Charity fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
Hog roast for events in Leigh Park
How our hog roast for events works in Leigh Park
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We are frequently asked to cater summer fêtes and fun runs and sports events, serving crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
In Leigh Park, one popular trader keeps it simple. Roast pork rolls do exactly that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Leigh Park: your questions answered
How far is Leigh Park from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can you come to a school fair in Leigh Park?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Event catering near Leigh Park
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Leigh Park, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Leigh Park to Southampton (18 miles away).
A summer fête at St Francis or St Albans Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Havant station, about 1 mile south.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Park Community School (0.6 miles west)
Where the roaster can go in Leigh Park
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level pitch
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A safe distance from other traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose hog roast for events in Leigh Park?
It suits long days, serving through the agreed hours.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Leigh Park, such as:
- Festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity fundraisers
- Horse and dog shows
PTAs at schools such as Riders Infant School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
Name an organiser to meet us.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, Leigh Park 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.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards