Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Park Gate
Hog roast for events in Park Gate: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Town and village days
- School fairs and sports days
Book a hog roast in Park Gate
How our hog roast for events works in Park Gate
At a fête, fair or festival in Park Gate, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. For car and steam shows and country shows, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce and more.
For a village fête or field event near Park Gate, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal isn’t offered
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Event catering near Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Park Gate. Park Gate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Park Gate to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Park Gate Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. A summer fête at St Margaret Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of SO31. Your event could be at a house on Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to events in Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The number of people
- Time 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
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer events in Park Gate have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Events we cater in Park Gate
The smell alone brings visitors over.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Park Gate, such as:
- Community days and street fairs
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
For anyone arriving by train, Swanwick station serves Park Gate directly.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Park Gate
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Park Gate
Other occasions in Park Gate
Questions from Park Gate
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Park Gate?
Park Gate has its own station: Swanwick station.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do charity events?
We are happy to talk it through.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards