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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Nately Scures, Hampshire
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 Nately Scures.
- Small festivals
- Village fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
A hog roast near Nately Scures
Events we cater in Nately Scures
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Here’s what people in Nately Scures most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Tournaments and sports days
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers
- Car and steam shows
A summer fête at Church of St. Nicholas is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How many staff will carve and serve
About our hog roast for events in Nately Scures
Village fêtes around Nately Scures suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. On the menu are a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater vintage rallies and fundraising events.
Rural events near Nately Scures can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late May, sunset in Nately Scures is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- 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 tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Nately Scures
Nately Scures is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Nately Scures, whatever the venue. Nately Scures is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east. School fairs, for a school like Robert May's School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Wherever your event is in RG27, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Nately Scures we cover include Newnham (1 mile north), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile east) and Greywell (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.8 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Nately Scures include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
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What else we do in Nately Scures
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Common questions in Nately Scures
How far is Nately Scures from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Nately Scures too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where the roaster can go in Nately Scures
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Nately Scures
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards