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Hog Roast for Events for St Cross
Planning a hog roast for your event in St Cross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Club events
- School events
- Community days and street fairs
Slow-roasted pork in St Cross
Hog roast for events near St Cross
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in St Cross. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, keeping the queue moving. We’re often asked to cater food and music festivals and horse and dog shows, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
In St Cross, one popular trader keeps it simple. Roast pork rolls do exactly that. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for St Cross
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to St Cross?
Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can a hog roast raise money?
Get in touch and we will see what’s possible.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Towns and villages near St Cross
Other occasions in St Cross
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Balance the food line-up
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
For event organisers in St Cross
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late May, sunset in St Cross is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A level pitch with firm ground
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Events we cater in St Cross
We bring everything, so you only need to provide the pitch.
Hosts in St Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Country shows
- Community days and street fairs
- Charity fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
An event in St. Cross Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, typically the council.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Fairs, fêtes and events in St Cross
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around St Cross, whatever the venue. St Cross is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. PTAs at schools such as St Faith's Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Anywhere in SO22 and SO23, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards