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Hog Roast for Events in Shawford
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Shawford and across Hampshire.
- Fundraising events
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
Planning an event in Shawford?
How our hog roast for events works in Shawford
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Shawford. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater PTA summer fairs and village fêtes.
Near Shawford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At midsummer, events in Shawford stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Shawford events: pitches and permissions
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in Shawford, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Events in parks such as St. Cross Park need permission from the council or landowner for cooking and vehicles. A summer fête at Church of St Mary is the classic setting for a hog roast.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. Local streets include Shawford Road and Pearson Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Shawford, we also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Shawford includes Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Shawford
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
Perfect for your event in Shawford
The smell alone brings visitors over.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shawford. Typical bookings include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
- Small festivals
For anyone arriving by train, Shawford station serves Shawford directly.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A queuing area
- Permission for cooking on the site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Shawford: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shawford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Shawford from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will discuss the options.
How much room do you 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 check it with you before booking.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away