Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Trotton Marsh
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Trotton Marsh and the surrounding area.
- Community events
- School fairs and sports days
- Church and village fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Trotton Marsh
Hog roast for events near Trotton Marsh
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. For summer fêtes and horse and dog shows, we will put together a menu of crackling, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Trotton Marsh, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and the way in. Our chef carves in front of your visitors, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Running an event in Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Trotton Marsh and the surrounding area are covered for events. Trotton Marsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Trotton Marsh, often have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For events in GU30 and GU31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Trotton Marsh include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Trotton Marsh
Which station is closest to Trotton Marsh?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre.
How far is Trotton Marsh from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is it pay as you go?
It depends on how your event works. Tell us what you have in mind and we will talk it through.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Who books hog roast for events in Trotton Marsh?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- School fairs and sports days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Festivals
- Community days and street fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Trotton Marsh
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: 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. In December, Trotton Marsh is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We roast on the pitch.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Trotton Marsh
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away