Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Red Post Bridge
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Red Post Bridge.
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
Book a hog roast in Red Post Bridge
Running an event in Red Post Bridge
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Red Post Bridge and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
We cater events across the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Red Post Bridge, we cover Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Hog roast for events in Red Post Bridge, slow-roasted on site
Country shows near Red Post Bridge suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. Whether it’s fundraising events and town and village days, we can cook hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling and more.
Rural events near Red Post Bridge can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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The smell alone brings visitors over.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Red Post Bridge:
- Horse and dog shows
- Tournaments and sports days
- Festivals
- Car and steam shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as John Hanson Community School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Red Post Bridge
Can you come to a school fair in Red Post Bridge?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Red Post Bridge close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Red Post Bridge?
Yes, Red Post Bridge is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you come to our fête?
We love fêtes. Get in touch.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Halal is not offered
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Red Post Bridge hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, Red Post Bridge is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is often 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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