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Hog Roast for Events in Priddy's Hard
Planning a hog roast for your event in Priddy's Hard? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Church and village fêtes
- Country shows
- Fun runs and sports events
Planning an event in Priddy's Hard?
Hog roast for events in Priddy's Hard, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Priddy's Hard. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for country shows and fun runs and sports events.
At a fête or show near Priddy's Hard, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Timings are planned around your event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Priddy's Hard questions
Is Priddy's Hard close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Priddy's Hard?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
What affects the price in Priddy's Hard
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Numbers
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Priddy's Hard events: pitches and permissions
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Priddy's Hard. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Priddy's Hard to Southampton (14 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A hog roast draws people in. For anyone arriving by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1 mile away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Priddy's Hard, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in PO12, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Priddy's Hard includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Priddy's Hard
It is food people can carry round the event.
People around Priddy's Hard book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Small festivals
- Town and village days
- Vintage rallies
- Fundraising events
A school like St Vincent College can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Priddy's Hard
Also in Priddy's Hard
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late May, sunset in Priddy's Hard is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Priddy's Hard?
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Priddy's Hard
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away