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Hog Roast for Events in Upham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Upham and across Hampshire.
- PTA summer fairs
- Charity days
- Church and village fêtes
Hog roast for events for Upham
FAQs for Upham
Is Upham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Upham?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Requirements vary. Share your list and we’ll respond.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
About our hog roast for events in Upham
Shows and festivals last all day, and we serve through the agreed hours, carving as the queue grows. Whether it’s food and music festivals and agricultural and country shows, we can cook crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
At a field event near Upham, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Nearby places to Upham
Also in Upham
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Why choose a hog roast in Upham?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Make the stall easy to find
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Running an event in Upham
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your event in Upham? We can help. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upham to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Upham Church of England Aided Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by train, Hedge End station is about 4.4 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SO32 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Upham, we cover Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Brushmakers Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Upham
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
Here’s what people in Upham most often book a hog roast for:
- Community events
- Horse and dog shows
- Church and village fêtes
- Fundraising events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Who carves and who serves
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Upham
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Late-May events in Upham have light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. After dark, the stall needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your visitors
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away