Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Thedden, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your event across Thedden and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Community events
- Charity days
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Thedden?
How our hog roast for events works in Thedden
Sports clubs, fun runs and tournaments suit a hog roast. On the menu are crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for church and village fêtes and fundraising events.
At a field event near Thedden, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Why choose a hog roast in Thedden?
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Other occasions in Thedden
Why choose hog roast for events in Thedden?
We’re self-contained, so you only need to provide the pitch.
In Thedden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
- Town and village days
- PTA summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
Questions from Thedden
Can you come to a school fair in Thedden?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
What’s the nearest station to Thedden?
Alton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can visitors buy their own food?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll talk it through.
Do you do fêtes?
A hog roast suits a fête perfectly. Contact us.
Do you come to Thedden?
Yes, Thedden is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Tell us what your event requires, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Community events around Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Thedden. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Thedden to Guildford (21 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Amery Hill School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, Alton station, about 2.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover events in Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Thedden include King's Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
For event organisers in Thedden
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Signpost the stall clearly
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
A vegan burger or sausage covers vegan visitors.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Thedden are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- 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.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away