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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Ludgershall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- School events
- Fun runs and sports events
- Agricultural and country shows
Book a hog roast in Ludgershall
Event catering near Ludgershall
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Ludgershall. Ludgershall is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ludgershall to Southampton (25 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. From High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Ludgershall include the A342, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (less than half a mile north).
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Hog roast for events in Ludgershall, carved to order
Village fêtes around Ludgershall suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. On the menu are crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for town and village days and car shows and rallies.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Ludgershall are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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Events we cater in Ludgershall
It’s food people can carry round the event.
However big or small the event in Ludgershall, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Agricultural and country shows
- Town and village days
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Ludgershall Castle Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Add coleslaw.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
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.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A queuing area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. For an autumn event in Ludgershall, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for your event
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
FAQs for Ludgershall
Is Ludgershall close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you come to a school fair in Ludgershall?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can visitors buy their own food?
Some events pay for a package, others want a stall. We will work it out together.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Check vehicle access with the school.
Why choose a hog roast in Ludgershall?
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards