Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for The Hummicks
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in The Hummicks and the surrounding area.
- School events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Town and village days
Book a hog roast in The Hummicks
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For an autumn event in The Hummicks, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- Tell us about the event.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Hog roast for events in The Hummicks, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in The Hummicks attract visitors. We will talk through options with you. Popular choices include crackling, halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are frequently booked for car and steam shows and town and village days.
For a village fête or field event near The Hummicks, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue stall, a hog roast serves quickly from one roast. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in The Hummicks
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near The Hummicks, including:
- Vintage rallies
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fêtes
- School events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Details of what the event requires
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Event approval for hot-food traders
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in The Hummicks
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Community events around The Hummicks
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around The Hummicks suit a hog roast. The Hummicks is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Beaulieu Village Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about a mile of The Hummicks, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO42, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to The Hummicks we cover include Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
For event organisers in The Hummicks
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
What affects the price in The Hummicks
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
FAQs for The Hummicks
Do you come out to small places like The Hummicks?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to The Hummicks?
Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can a hog roast raise money?
We’re happy to talk it through.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we will respond.
What space does the roaster 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 offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Places near The Hummicks
Other occasions in The Hummicks
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Balance the food line-up
- Make the stall easy to find
- Halal is not offered
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away