Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Southwick, 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. Book a hog roast for your event in Southwick.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community days and street fairs
- PTA summer fairs
Hog roast for events in Southwick
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
How our hog roast for events works in Southwick
How the food is paid for depends on the event: a package or a pay-as-you-go stall. Tell us how you’d like it to work. We’re often asked to cater country shows and school fairs and sports days, with crackling, apple sauce and a vegan burger or sausage.
A fête near Southwick might be on a field with no mains power; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a burger van, a hog roast stands out. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some visitors will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose hog roast for events in Southwick?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Southwick, such as:
- PTA summer fairs
- Church and village fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
A school like King Richard School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-May events in Southwick have light until about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Southwick
Which station is closest to Southwick?
Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Southwick?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you sell directly to visitors?
Both models are possible. We’ll work it out together.
Do you come to Southwick?
Yes, Southwick is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Running an event in Southwick
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Hosts in Southwick book us for events of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Southwick to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Southwick includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile west)
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away