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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire
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 Shipton Bellinger.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Car shows and rallies
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Shipton Bellinger?
FAQs for Shipton Bellinger
Do you come out to small places like Shipton Bellinger?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Shipton Bellinger?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We will work it out together.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Hog roast for events in Shipton Bellinger, carved to order
Agricultural shows and country events near Shipton Bellinger are a natural home for a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for car and steam shows and small festivals.
Rural events near Shipton Bellinger can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event catering near Shipton Bellinger
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shipton Bellinger. Shipton Bellinger is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Shipton Bellinger Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. A summer fête at Church of St Peter is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Here we cover the SP9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Shipton Bellinger we cover include Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Shipton Bellinger include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (less than half a mile east)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Show allergens at the stall
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
Name an organiser to meet us.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A queuing area
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. At midsummer, events in Shipton Bellinger stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter fairs, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SP9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away