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Hog Roast for Events in Upper Froyle
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Upper Froyle.
- Community days and street fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Small festivals
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Hog roast for events near Upper Froyle
Country shows near Upper Froyle suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. For charity days and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage and more.
For a village fête or field event near Upper Froyle, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Community events around Upper Froyle
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Upper Froyle? We can help. Upper Froyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upper Froyle to Guildford (16 miles away).
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the GU34 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Burnham Square and Oast Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hen And Chicken Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to volunteers cooking, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Upper Froyle hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Show allergens at the stall
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Make the stall easy to find
Give us a contact on the day.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
FAQs for Upper Froyle
Which station is closest to Upper Froyle?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Upper Froyle from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Occasions we serve in Upper Froyle
We’re self-contained, so organisers have little to provide.
People around Upper Froyle book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer fêtes
- Town and village days
- School events
- Vintage rallies
School fairs, for a school like Eggar's School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
How we price a hog roast for your event
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event. Late-September events in Upper Froyle lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lighting if you are trading into the evening.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- 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
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards