Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Little Somborne
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Little Somborne.
- Car shows and rallies
- Horse and dog shows
- Town and village days
Planning an event in Little Somborne?
Hog roast for events near Little Somborne
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. Pork rolls, chicken and a vegan option cover most visitors. For PTA summer fairs and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken.
Rural events near Little Somborne can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Little Somborne is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. 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.
Why Little Somborne hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Little Somborne
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Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Little Somborne
Is Little Somborne close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Little Somborne too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we will suggest options.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Is it pay as you go?
That depends on the event. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who don’t eat pork.
Community events around Little Somborne
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Little Somborne and the surrounding area are covered for events. Little Somborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Events anywhere in SO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards