Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Lower Upham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Lower Upham and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes
- Vintage rallies
- Community events
Book a hog roast in Lower Upham
About our hog roast for events in Lower Upham
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. For country shows and community events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
A fête near Lower Upham might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, tell us expected numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Lower Upham hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price or the cost guide.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Summer events in Lower Upham have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Lower Upham
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Lower Upham, such as:
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fêtes
- Fun runs and sports events
- School events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Make the stall easy to find
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Show allergens at the stall
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Nearby places to Lower Upham
More for events in Lower Upham
Lower Upham events: pitches and permissions
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cover Lower Upham and its neighbours for events. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west. PTAs at schools such as Upham Church of England Aided Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
Anywhere in SO32, we can roast on site for your visitors. From Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Questions from Lower Upham
How far is Lower Upham from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Upham?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is it pay as you go?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We’ll work it out together.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away