Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Upton Grey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Upton Grey.
- Town and village days
- PTA summer fairs
- Fun runs and sports events
Hog roast for events for Upton Grey
Hog roast for events near Upton Grey
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and fun runs and sports events, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
At a field event near Upton Grey, power and water may be limited; the roaster runs on gas, so that is fine. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Balance the food line-up
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting, timed for the gates opening.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Upton Grey are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Upton Grey
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- Car shows and rallies
For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 4 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
- Event approval for hot-food traders
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Towns and villages near Upton Grey
Other occasions in Upton Grey
Questions from Upton Grey
Is Upton Grey close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Is Upton Grey too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What about visitors who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Upton Grey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upton Grey and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you do a school fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Running an event in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your event to events anywhere in Upton Grey, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upton Grey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Upton Grey to Reading (15 miles away).
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.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Hoddington Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards