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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Ossemsley, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Ossemsley.
- Vintage rallies
- Community days and street fairs
- Village fêtes
Hog roast for events in Ossemsley
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Your trader requirements
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Hog roast for events near Ossemsley
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We serve rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and tournaments and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Ossemsley, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Event catering near Ossemsley
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Ossemsley is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ossemsley to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Ballard School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Ossemsley, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in BH25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Ossemsley we cover include Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Ossemsley include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Other occasions in Ossemsley
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Ossemsley are dark by about 4:05pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Ossemsley: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Ossemsley?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Ossemsley 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.
Is it pay as you go?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will discuss the options.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Who books hog roast for events in Ossemsley?
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
However big or small the event in Ossemsley, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Community days and street fairs
- Club events
- Vintage rallies
- Small festivals
If visitors are coming by train, New Milton station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Show allergens at the stall
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Balance the food line-up
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Chicken widens the choice.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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