Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Timsbury
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Timsbury.
- School fairs and sports days
- Small festivals
- Horse and dog shows
Slow-roasted pork in Timsbury
About our hog roast for events in Timsbury
For a school fair, you want food families will queue for. There are options for most visitors. We are often asked to cater community days and street fairs and agricultural and country shows, serving apple sauce, crackling and halloumi skewers.
A fête near Timsbury might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with cold food stalls, hot food is popular in any season. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Timsbury
Other occasions in Timsbury
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September events in Timsbury lose the light at about 7:10pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A level pitch
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Event catering near Timsbury
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Timsbury and the surrounding area. Timsbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Timsbury to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west. If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Stanbridge Earls School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across SO51 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Timsbury, we cover Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Timsbury include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (under half a mile west)
What affects the price in Timsbury
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Timsbury: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Timsbury?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
How far is Timsbury from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
We’re happy to talk it through and we’ll see what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Perfect for your event in Timsbury
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Hosts in Timsbury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Town and village days
- Car shows and rallies
- School fairs and sports days
- Charity days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A hog roast draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away