Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Little Holbury, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your event in Little Holbury? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Car and steam shows
- Church and village fêtes
- School fairs and sports days
Slow-roasted pork in Little Holbury
Hog roast for events in Little Holbury, carved to order
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day. Typical bookings include club events and village fêtes, serving crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers.
At a fête or show near Little Holbury, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Running an event in Little Holbury
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Little Holbury and its neighbours for events. Little Holbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Church fêtes, at churches such as The Good Shepherd, are a natural home for a hog roast. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Little Holbury, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Little Holbury, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Little Holbury, we also cover Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (within half a mile north)
More for events in Little Holbury
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
Name an organiser to meet us.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Where the roaster can go in Little Holbury
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A level pitch
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In late May, sunset in Little Holbury is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO45 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Little Holbury
Can you roast near the sea around Little Holbury?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you come to a school fair in Little Holbury?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do a school fair?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
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.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Get in touch.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards