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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in South Weirs, Hampshire
Hog roast for events in South Weirs: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Summer fêtes
- Festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Hog roast for events in South Weirs
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Hog roast for events in South Weirs, carved to order
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in South Weirs attract visitors. We will talk through options with you. Popular choices include apple sauce, halloumi skewers and crackling, and we are often booked for car and steam shows and PTA summer fairs.
At a field event near South Weirs, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in South Weirs
It suits all ages.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in South Weirs. Here are some of the most popular:
- Charity days
- PTA summer fairs
- Community events
- Club events
For visitors coming by rail, Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for dietary needs
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Event catering near South Weirs
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater events across South Weirs and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Saviour, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about a mile of South Weirs, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of South Weirs, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in SO42, we can roast on site for your visitors. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Why choose a hog roast in South Weirs?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Questions from South Weirs
Is South Weirs too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to South Weirs?
Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles east of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What paperwork do you provide?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Share your list and we’ll respond.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. For an autumn event in South Weirs, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Details of what the event requires
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in South Weirs
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Towns and villages near South Weirs
Other occasions in South Weirs
- 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