Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Purbrook
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Purbrook and across Hampshire.
- Church and village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Car and steam shows
Planning an event in Purbrook?
About our hog roast for events in Purbrook
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. On the menu are apple sauce, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and car shows and rallies.
Community events in Purbrook frequently rely on a few good food stalls. A hog roast is one visitors will queue for. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Towns and villages near Purbrook
Other occasions in Purbrook
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Details of what the event requires
- A level pitch
- Permission for cooking on the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In late May, sunset in Purbrook is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Purbrook
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Community events around Purbrook
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. We cover events in Purbrook, as well as the surrounding area. Purbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Purbrook Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in PO7 and PO6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your event is on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Purbrook include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Common questions in Purbrook
Is Purbrook close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Purbrook?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you come to Purbrook?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Purbrook and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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