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Hog Roast for Events in Southwood
Hog roast for events in Southwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Charity fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Small festivals
A hog roast near Southwood
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For an autumn event in Southwood, sunset is around 7:05pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Hog roast for events near Southwood
At a fun run or tournament, a hog roast feeds hungry competitors, served as people finish. On the menu are crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and country shows.
Summer fairs around Southwood are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours.
Running an event in Southwood
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. We cater events across Southwood and nearby. Southwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If your event is in Ancells Farm Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for hot-food traders and vehicles. A summer fête at St John the Baptist is the classic setting for a hog roast.
For events in GU14 and GU51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Southwood we cover include Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Southwood include Cove School (1 mile north-east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Southwood questions
Is Southwood close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Southwood?
The closest is Fleet station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you do charity events?
Tell us about the event and how you’d like to raise money, and we will suggest a way to make it work.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A firm way on and off the field
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Southwood
Other occasions in Southwood
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Why choose hog roast for events in Southwood?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Whatever the occasion in Southwood, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Vintage rallies
- Village fêtes
- Club events
- Fundraising events
For anyone arriving by train, Fleet station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What affects the price in Southwood
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- 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.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
At large shows, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Southwood hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away