Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Tapnage, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your event to Tapnage and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Festivals
- Town and village days
- Vintage rallies
Planning an event in Tapnage?
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Hog roast for events in Tapnage, slow-roasted on site
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. Typical bookings include community days and street fairs and church and village fêtes, serving crackling, halloumi skewers and apple sauce.
Near Tapnage, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Tapnage are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Running an event in Tapnage
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Tapnage. Tapnage is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Tapnage to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Tapnage include Swanwick Lakes.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Tapnage: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Tapnage?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Tapnage?
Swanwick station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you come to our fête?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Ask for details.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What will our event need from you?
Requirements vary. Let us know what you need.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A firm way on and off the field
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Tapnage
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards