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Hog Roast for Events for Waltham Chase
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Waltham Chase.
- PTA summer fairs
- Community days and street fairs
- Small festivals
Hog roast for events for Waltham Chase
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late May, sunset in Waltham Chase is about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- 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
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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How our hog roast for events works in Waltham Chase
Country shows near Waltham Chase suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. Whether it is club events and charity days, we can cook hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and halloumi skewers for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Waltham Chase, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing generally contains gluten.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a volunteer-run kitchen, a professional hog roast frees up your helpers. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Waltham Chase events: pitches and permissions
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits events around Waltham Chase, whatever the venue. Waltham Chase is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Waltham Chase Methodist Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For anyone arriving by train, Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For events just outside Waltham Chase, we cover Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Waltham Chase include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Waltham Chase include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Questions from Waltham Chase
Do you trade at school fairs around Waltham Chase?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Waltham Chase from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Do you come to Waltham Chase?
Yes, Waltham Chase is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is electricity needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. A supply is useful for lights.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Balance the food line-up
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Chicken widens the choice.
What affects the price in Waltham Chase
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away