Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Rogate
We bring a hog roast for your event across Rogate and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Charity days
- Club events
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Rogate
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
About our hog roast for events in Rogate
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast, served as people finish. We are often asked to cater fun runs and sports events and car and steam shows, serving crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Rural events near Rogate can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In late May, sunset in Rogate 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.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Rogate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Rogate
It suits all ages.
Here’s what people in Rogate most often book a hog roast for:
- Small festivals
- Summer fêtes
- School events
- Agricultural and country shows
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew? A hog roast draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Towns and villages near Rogate
More for events in Rogate
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rogate: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you trade at school fairs around Rogate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you cover Rogate?
Yes, Rogate is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. 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 our hog roast in Rogate
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Rogate
Rogate is about 4 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Rogate. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rogate to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, Liss station is about 3.2 miles away. PTAs at schools such as Rogate CofE Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. 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.
We cater events across the GU31 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Red House Court, Habin Hill and Parsonage Estate or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Rogate we cover include Borden (1 mile north-east), Trotton Marsh (2 miles north-east), Hill Brow (2 miles north-west), Chithurst (2 miles east) and Durford Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles west) and Purbrook (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (3.7 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rogate includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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