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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Popley, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Popley.
- PTA summer fairs
- Car shows and rallies
- Club events
Book a hog roast in Popley
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
About our hog roast for events in Popley
Village fêtes around Popley suit a hog roast: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We’re frequently asked to cater horse and dog shows and fundraising events, serving a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Events near Popley are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. 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.
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FAQs for Popley
Can you come to a school fair in Popley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Could you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you trade at school events?
We do. Check vehicle access with the school.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Running an event in Popley
Popley is about 2 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Popley. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Gabriel's Church? A hog roast draws people in. Events in parks such as Eastrop Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles.
For events in RG24 and RG21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. From Wix Road, Abbey Road and Miles Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Popley we cover include Oakridge (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile south), Chineham (1 mile east), Lychpit (2 miles south-east) and Old Basing (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Willis Museum (1.5 miles south) and The Malls (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Popley includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Popley include Everest Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
What happens on the day
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. In December, Popley is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- 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 up and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Popley?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Popley
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Whatever the occasion in Popley, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Community days and street fairs
- Fun runs and sports events
- Small festivals
- Charity days
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.1 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Details of what the event requires
- A queuing area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Halal is not offered
- Make the stall easy to find
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away