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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Rake, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in Rake: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Community days and street fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Rake?
Hog roast for events near Rake
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Rake attract visitors. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. For community events and car and steam shows, we can cook crackling, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural events near Rake can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose hog roast for events in Rake?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Rake, including:
- Country shows
- Community days and street fairs
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity fundraisers
PTAs at schools such as Rake CofE Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Rake hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Event catering near Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Rake? We can help. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Rake to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Rake Mission Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Liss station is about 1.6 miles away. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in GU33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Rake we cover include The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Rake include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (within half a mile south)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event in Rake. Late-September events in Rake lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a 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
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A firm way on and off the field
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Rake
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Rake
Also in Rake
Common questions in Rake
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Rake too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you cover Rake?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rake and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Contact us.
Can you come to our fête?
We do. Send us the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away