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Hog Roast for Events in Widley
Plenty of choice: 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 Widley.
- Church and village fêtes
- Vintage rallies
- Community events
Planning an event in Widley?
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear the pitch and take everything away.
Chicken widens the choice.
How our hog roast for events works in Widley
A hog roast can help a fundraiser in Widley attract visitors. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest how it could work. Whether it is community events and vintage rallies, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling and more.
Near Widley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast goes down well. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Occasions we serve in Widley
It copes with an all-day event, carving as people arrive.
People around Widley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- PTA summer fairs
- Vintage rallies
- Country shows
- Summer fêtes
A summer fête at Christ Church is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
Widley events: pitches and permissions
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Hosts in Widley book us for events of all sizes. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Widley to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If visitors are coming by train, Cosham station is about 1.3 miles away. A school like Purbrook Park School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cater events across PO7 and PO6. Streets in the area include Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Widley include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find George Inn (under half a mile south-west)
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What else we do in Widley
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Widley
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, events in Widley stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Start with the date and numbers.
- We agree how food will be paid for.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Widley: your questions answered
Is Widley 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.
Which station is closest to Widley?
Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Share your list and we will respond.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can visitors buy their own food?
That depends on the event. Let us know how you’d like it to work and we’ll talk it through.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
- A queuing area
- Your trader requirements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What affects the price in Widley
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards