Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Oakshott, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your event to Oakshott and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Fundraising events
- Horse and dog shows
- Tournaments and sports days
Planning an event in Oakshott?
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast for events in Oakshott, slow-roasted on site
Village fêtes around Oakshott suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Popular choices include a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater horse and dog shows and village fêtes.
Near Oakshott, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Nearby places to Oakshott
What else we do in Oakshott
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A level pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oakshott
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Oakshott questions
How far is Oakshott from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Oakshott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Send us the details.
Catered or do it yourself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September events in Oakshott lose the light at about 7:05pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Oakshott
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Oakshott. Oakshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Oakshott to Guildford (21 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.2 miles east. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Oakshott, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU33 and GU32, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards