Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Penton Grafton
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Penton Grafton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Car and steam shows
- School events
- Community events
Planning an event in Penton Grafton?
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Hog roast for events in Penton Grafton, carved to order
Every event handles food differently: a catered package paid by the organiser, or a stall selling to visitors. Let us know what you have in mind. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and small festivals.
Rural events near Penton Grafton can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Penton Grafton are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Penton Grafton, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Penton Grafton
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events across Penton Grafton and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Penton Grafton to Southampton (22 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Harrow Way Community School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in SP11, we can roast on site for your visitors. We also bring hog roasts to events in Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Grafton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Halal isn’t offered
- Show allergens at the stall
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Penton Grafton
What’s the nearest station to Penton Grafton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Penton Grafton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Nearby places to Penton Grafton
Also in Penton Grafton
Where the roaster can go in Penton Grafton
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Space for people to queue
- Details of what the event requires
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away