Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Old Netley, Hampshire
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Old Netley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Car and steam shows
- Fun runs and sports events
- Summer fêtes
Hog roast for events in Old Netley
Event catering near Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Events in Old Netley are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
A summer fête at St Paul’s Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. If your event is in Westwood Woodland Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 8 miles of Old Netley, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Netley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in SO31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Local streets include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to events in Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Netley include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile east)
Hog roast for events in Old Netley, slow-roasted on site
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We’re self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We are often asked to cater school fairs and sports days and agricultural and country shows, serving apple sauce, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
At a field event near Old Netley, power and water may be limited; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What else we do in Old Netley
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Old Netley?
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What affects the price in Old Netley
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Old Netley
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Old Netley: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Old Netley?
Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you need power on site?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Where the roaster can go in Old Netley
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Your trader requirements
- A firm way on and off the field
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Old Netley are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away