Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Townsend
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Townsend. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Summer fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
- Car and steam shows
Slow-roasted pork in Townsend
What affects the price in Townsend
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast for events near Townsend
At a fête, fair or festival in Townsend, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We serve apple sauce, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for small festivals and church and village fêtes.
At a field event near Townsend, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that’s fine. The carving happens right in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Running an event in Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Townsend, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
A school like The Hurst School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Catherine, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We cover events in every part of the RG26 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to events in Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile east)
Occasions we serve in Townsend
It suits long days, carving as people arrive.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Townsend, such as:
- Vintage rallies
- Food and music festivals
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your visitors will smell it long before they see it. For an autumn event in Townsend, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Townsend
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from other traders
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Townsend
Also in Townsend
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
If the ground is soft, we’ll need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
Add coleslaw.
Common questions in Townsend
Is Townsend too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Townsend?
Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away