Hampshire · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Wittensford, Hampshire
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Wittensford. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Vintage rallies
- Horse and dog shows
- Charity fundraisers
Book a hog roast in Wittensford
Hog roast for events near Wittensford
At a fête, fair or festival in Wittensford, a hog roast stall draws a crowd. We cook on site and carve to order, keeping the queue moving. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and community events, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling.
A fête near Wittensford might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Wittensford events: pitches and permissions
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cover events in Wittensford, along with the towns and villages around it. Wittensford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Wittensford, frequently have rules about cooking, vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across the SO43 postcode area. For events just outside Wittensford, we cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). The countryside around Wittensford includes Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Where the roaster can go in Wittensford
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space for people to queue
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Wittensford: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Wittensford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers often ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Can you do a school fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the details.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
For event organisers in Wittensford
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Balance the food line-up
We work to your event plan, including when vehicles can move.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-May events in Wittensford have light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:25pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Wittensford
The smell alone brings visitors over.
People around Wittensford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Community days and street fairs
- Agricultural and country shows
- Vintage rallies
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Other occasions in Wittensford
- 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