Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Ower
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Ower.
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
- Fundraising events
Planning an event in Ower?
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Hog roast for events near Ower
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for school events and food and music festivals.
Near Ower, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
Tell us about ground conditions, especially after rain.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
The process
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. In late May, sunset in Ower is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Ower events: pitches and permissions
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Ower, whatever the venue. Ower is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
We bring hog roasts to events all over SO51 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Ower, we also cover Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Common questions in Ower
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ower too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Contact us.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
Nearby places to Ower
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Ower
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ower and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Church and village fêtes
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and sports days
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Totton station, roughly 3 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level pitch
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Your trader requirements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards