Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Waterlooville
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Waterlooville and across Hampshire.
- Charity fundraisers
- Town and village days
- Small festivals
Slow-roasted pork in Waterlooville
Why choose hog roast for events in Waterlooville?
It is the stall people find by following their noses.
However big or small the event in Waterlooville, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Fun runs and sports events
- Church and village fêtes
- Community events
- Fundraising events
For visitors coming by rail, Bedhampton station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
How our hog roast for events works in Waterlooville
A hog roast fits a village fête perfectly: the smell draws people over, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and crackling, and typical bookings are for summer fêtes and school fairs and sports days.
In Waterlooville, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for a hog roast: it’s popular and quick to serve. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Waterlooville is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Running an event in Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your event in Waterlooville? We can help. Waterlooville is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Saint George's? A hog roast draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Hart Plain Junior School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO8, we can roast on site for your visitors. Whether your event is on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Waterlooville we cover include Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Waterlooville include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Denmead Queen pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas makes a good food line-up. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Check other traders aren’t all selling pork
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Chicken widens the choice.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Places near Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Waterlooville questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Waterlooville?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station is closest to Waterlooville?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away