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Hog Roast for Events for Ramsdean
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Ramsdean? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Car and steam shows
- School events
- Country shows
Hog roast for events for Ramsdean
About our hog roast for events in Ramsdean
Charity fundraisers in Ramsdean can use a hog roast to draw people in. Tell us about the event and we will suggest how it could work. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater car and steam shows and church and village fêtes.
A fête near Ramsdean might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Who books hog roast for events in Ramsdean?
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
A summer fête at Church of St John the Evangelist is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
Common questions in Ramsdean
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ramsdean?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Event catering near Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Ramsdean? We can help. Ramsdean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ramsdean to Southampton (18 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Langrish Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Ramsdean includes Pidham Hill.
- Schools near Ramsdean include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For an autumn event in Ramsdean, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A queuing area
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Your trader requirements
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away