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Hog Roast for Events for St Mary Bourne
Hog roast for events in St Mary Bourne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Festivals
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About our hog roast for events in St Mary Bourne
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We serve apple sauce, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for PTA summer fairs and vintage rallies.
At a field event near St Mary Bourne, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Clearance from other stalls and tents
- Any paperwork the organisers need
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Show allergens at the stall
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In late May, sunset in St Mary Bourne is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- 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 set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your event
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to St Mary Bourne
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
St Mary Bourne events: pitches and permissions
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. St Mary Bourne and the surrounding area are covered for events. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east. PTAs at schools such as St Mary Bourne Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to St Mary Bourne we cover include Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Arms (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near St Mary Bourne
More for events in St Mary Bourne
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For visitors who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Why choose hog roast for events in St Mary Bourne?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Whatever the occasion in St Mary Bourne, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Community events
- Car shows and rallies
- Fun runs and sports events
- Charity days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A hog roast draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for St Mary Bourne
Can you come to a school fair in St Mary Bourne?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Is St Mary Bourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
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.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
For event organisers in St Mary Bourne
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away