Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Rotherwick, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Rotherwick.
- Church and village fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- Charity days
Hog roast for events for Rotherwick
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Hog roast for events in Rotherwick, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Rotherwick. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. Whether it is village fêtes and agricultural and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of crackling, hog roast rolls and apple sauce and more.
At a fête or show near Rotherwick, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Rotherwick questions
How far is Rotherwick from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Rotherwick?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll talk it through.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Events we cater in Rotherwick
The smell alone brings visitors over.
People around Rotherwick book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity fundraisers
- Car shows and rallies
- PTA summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Whitewater Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer events in Rotherwick have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Rotherwick events: pitches and permissions
Rotherwick is about 6 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Rotherwick. Rotherwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Rotherwick to Reading (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Rotherwick Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. If visitors are coming by train, the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Wedman's Lane and Hook Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Rotherwick we cover include Lyde Green (1 mile north-west), Mattingley (1 mile north-east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Hazeley (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.5 miles east). Open spaces near Rotherwick include Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal isn’t offered
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Towns and villages near Rotherwick
Also in Rotherwick
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away