Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Roughdown
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast for events in Roughdown.
- Charity days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Car shows and rallies
Hog roast for events for Roughdown
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hog roast for events near Roughdown
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. Typical bookings include charity days and agricultural and country shows, with apple sauce, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage.
A fête near Roughdown might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Questions from Roughdown
Do you trade at school fairs around Roughdown?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you roast near the sea around Roughdown?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is electricity needed?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. Everything else comes with us.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Nearby places to Roughdown
What else we do in Roughdown
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A firm way on and off the field
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Community events around Roughdown
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Roughdown for events and the places nearby. Roughdown is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Roughdown to Southampton (7 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Blackfield Primary School often want one reliable hot-food stall. For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 4.3 miles north-east of the centre. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Roughdown, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Roughdown include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
A hog roast compared with other options
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Roughdown are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards