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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Wickham Common, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Wickham Common.
- Charity days
- Horse and dog shows
- Fun runs and sports events
Book a hog roast in Wickham Common
How our hog roast for events works in Wickham Common
Country shows near Wickham Common suit a hog roast, on a field, serving all day. For fundraising events and car and steam shows, we can cook a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and crackling for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Wickham Common, a hog roast brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Wickham Common events: pitches and permissions
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Wickham Common? We cover the whole area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Wickham Common to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Wickham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
For events in PO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Wickham Common we cover include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
Some visitors won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
We follow the organiser’s site rules, including when vehicles can move.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September events in Wickham Common lose the light at about 7:10pm, so evening trading needs lights.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We roast on the pitch.
- We serve rolls quickly.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Who books hog roast for events in Wickham Common?
It is the stall people find by following their noses.
However big or small the event in Wickham Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Country shows
- Community events
- School events
- Summer fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Also near Wickham Common
What else we do in Wickham Common
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Wickham Common?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls makes a good food line-up. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Wickham Common hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Wickham Common
Which station is closest to Wickham Common?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you come to a school fair in Wickham Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What space does the roaster 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 photo if you’re unsure.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
Can you cater in Wickham Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wickham Common and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you do charity events?
We’re happy to talk it through.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards