Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Owslebury Bottom: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Community events
- School events
- Summer fêtes
Hog roast for events for Owslebury Bottom
Occasions we serve in Owslebury Bottom
It suits all ages.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Owslebury Bottom:
- PTA summer fairs
- Small festivals
- Fun runs and sports events
- Summer fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Owslebury Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
How our hog roast for events works in Owslebury Bottom
Village fêtes around Owslebury Bottom suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. For community days and street fairs and vintage rallies, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce.
At a fête or show near Owslebury Bottom, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your event. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Owslebury Bottom are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Owslebury Bottom
Other occasions in Owslebury Bottom
Community events around Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in Owslebury Bottom, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (9 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Church fêtes, at churches such as Church of St Andrew, are a natural home for a hog roast.
Anywhere in SO21, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury Bottom include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
A hog roast compared with other options
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Owslebury Bottom
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are 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.
Common questions in Owslebury Bottom
Is Owslebury Bottom close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Owslebury Bottom?
Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can visitors buy their own food?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
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.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- A safe distance from other traders
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away