Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Rowner
We bring a hog roast for your event to Rowner and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Car and steam shows
- School fairs and sports days
A hog roast near Rowner
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Hog roast for events in Rowner, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Rowner. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. We serve halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for country shows and town and village days.
Summer fairs around Rowner are often run by volunteers, so a self-contained hog roast helps. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
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For event organisers in Rowner
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or the cost guide.
Running an event in Rowner
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Rowner, whatever the venue. Rowner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Matthew's, are a natural home for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as Bridgemary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in PO13 and PO14, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Rowner, we also cover Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Holbrook Primary School (within half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are 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.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, Rowner is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Rowner, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your event in Rowner
Do you trade at school fairs around Rowner?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Rowner close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Rowner?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can visitors buy their own food?
It depends on how your event works. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we will discuss the options.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Balance the food line-up
- Signpost the stall clearly
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Add coleslaw.
Why choose hog roast for events in Rowner?
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Rowner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Charity fundraisers
- PTA summer fairs
- Car shows and rallies
- Horse and dog shows
For anyone arriving by train, Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away